Rep. Tom Noret

Maddy summaryHB 7038 establishes a uniform $70 fee for most routine court documents, including writs, citations, and subpoenas not specifically listed in existing fee schedules. This change directly affects sheriffs, sergeants, and constables who serve these documents, replacing variable fees with a set rate for unspecified cases. The bill standardizes fees to ensure a minimum $70 charge for these services, with all collected fees deposited as general revenue.

Exempts recovery claims for damages due to a town's neglect in maintaining highways or bridges from the provisions of chapter 31 of title 9 on governmental tort liability.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates July 2025 as "Fragile X Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It recognizes Fragile X Syndrome as the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and autism, affecting over 100,000 Americans. The resolution urges Rhode Islanders to raise awareness, share information, and support research and families impacted by Fragile X Syndrome. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the National Fragile X Foundation and Little Rhody Warriors. (Note: This is a symbolic resolution, not a bill with policy changes.)

Requires mail ballots applications to include the RI driving license or state identification number, if unexpired or expired no more than 6 months prior to the election, or the last four digits of the voter’s Soc Sec number.

Amends and increase the membership of the commission to address flooding of the Pawtuxet River from eleven (11) to thirteen (13), and would extend the reporting date from March 2, 2026, to March 5, 2027, and expire on June 2, 2027.

Amends the definition of farm and agricultural land to include land on which agricultural operations are being conducted or is suitable for agriculture operations, and further expand the definition of a farmer.

Repeals the authorization for issuance of special registration plate for Mr. Potato Head. Currently issued plates, as long as continuously registered to the current vehicle would remain valid.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating September 21-27, 2025, as "National Surgical Technologists Week" in Rhode Island. It formally honors surgical technologists for their role in maintaining sterile operating rooms, preparing equipment, and supporting patient safety during surgeries. The resolution urges Rhode Island citizens to recognize these professionals and directs the Secretary of State to share the resolution with the Association of Surgical Technologists and Rhode Island’s Department of Health. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic acknowledgment.

Defines “anti-Semitism” for the state human affairs commission to use while investigating and working to resolve complaints of discrimination and for the commission against prejudice and bias to use in defining hate crimes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in Rhode Island. It formally honors law enforcement officers for their service and urges citizens to show appreciation through actions like wearing blue clothing, writing thank-you notes, or participating in the annual Blue Blood Drive (January 1-14). The resolution has no binding policy changes and is purely symbolic, directing the Secretary of State to share it with the Rhode Island Fraternal Order of Police.