Rep. Joseph Solomon

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the $20 service charge and $5 transfer fee for Rhode Island National Guard vehicle registration plates. It directly affects active and retired members of the Rhode Island Army and Air National Guard who use these special plates. The policy change removes these fees while maintaining the existing plate design, eligibility rules, and emergency travel provisions for National Guard members. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Maddy summaryHB 7097 removes a $5 transfer fee for special "Distinguished Service Cross" vehicle registration plates. It directly affects veterans who received the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Cross medal and their surviving spouses (who inherit the plate after the veteran's death). The bill eliminates the requirement for applicants to pay a registration fee or transfer charge for these plates, though the plate design and eligibility rules remain unchanged. This change takes effect January 1, 2027.

Raises the amount of life insurance the state provides at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally expresses condolences for the death of Linda Zanni, a Rhode Island resident who worked in the state legislature and owned a local dance studio. The document honors her life by highlighting her community service, her role as a mother, and her dedication to teaching dance. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to her family as a gesture of sympathy.

Allows private employees at nursing homes, developmental disability and home care providers whose salaries are 90% funded with federal or state monies to be eligible to opt into the state healthcare plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates April 2026 as Alcohol Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the dangers of alcohol abuse and promote public education. The resolution cites statistics on alcohol-related health risks, economic costs, and emergency room visits to underscore the need for community outreach. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the proclamation to the Governor and various state health officials. The measure is a symbolic gesture intended to encourage participation in existing awareness initiatives rather than implementing new laws or policies.

Creates an 12-member commission to study the impact on family and school performance in relation to current disciplinary policies in public schools, and would report back by November 17, 2027, and would expire on February 17, 2028.

Requires that any private short-term disability insurance (STDI) carrier that bids to provide coverage to Rhode Island state employees must cover all eligible employees, regardless of age.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that congratulates AHEPA Chapter 106 "Sophocles" of Providence on its 100th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the chapter's century-long history of service to the Greek-American community in Rhode Island, including its founding in 1926, its scholarship programs, and its partnerships with local institutions. The text authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the chapter's president, Mr. George Coclin. This is a commemorative measure that honors the organization's legacy without proposing new laws or policies.