Rep. Tom Noret

Primary HR 6338

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK" ON MAY 11TH THROUGH MAY 17TH, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6338 is a commemorative resolution that recognizes May 11th through May 17th, 2025, as "National Hospital Week" in the State of Rhode Island. It acknowledges and thanks Rhode Island's healthcare professionals for providing quality health services and directs a certified copy of the resolution to the Interim President of the Hospital Association of Rhode Island.

Passed May 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5283

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

Adds department of corrections' correctional officers to the list of public safety employees that are entitled to their full salary if they are injured and become disabled as a result of performance of their job duties.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds correctional officers to full salary protection for work-related injuries, strengthening worker benefit protections under public safety employment standards.95% confidence

died May 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6288

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW THE COST AND STATUS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND OWNED, VACANT, AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR METHODS TO MITIGATE THE ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

Extends the reporting and expiration dates of the Commission to review the cost and status of State owned, vacant, and abandoned properties and makes recommendations to mitigate expenses to May 24, 2026, and expires December 15, 2026.

Passed May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5316

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HOUSING FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT ACT OF 2025

Establishes the Housing Flexible Spending Account Act of 2025 allowing Rhode Island employers to contribute pre-tax income into a housing flexible spending account (H-FSA), for employees to be used for qualified housing expenses.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows pre-tax housing expense contributions, reducing taxable income for employees. Provides tax relief for housing costs, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence HousingSupports HousingAllows pre-tax employer contributions for housing expenses, reducing employee costs and increasing housing affordability through tax-advantaged spending accounts.95% confidence

died May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6005

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

Removes the requirement that the public utilities commission allocate five million dollars ($5,000,000) annually to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for use with energy efficient programs.

EnergyOpposes EnergyRemoves $5M annual funding for energy efficiency programs, defunding a key initiative under energy infrastructure policy.90% confidence

died May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6330

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY 11 THROUGH MAY 17, 2025, TO BE "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALL THE POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6330 commemorates May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution honors all police and law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Passed May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5760

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Maddy summaryThis bill, HB 5760, proposes to increase the state's earned-income tax credit (EITC). Specifically, it would raise the credit from 20% to 30% of the federal EITC amount. This change would directly affect low-to-moderate income working individuals and families who are eligible for the federal credit, starting with tax year 2026.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases EITC from 20% to 30% of federal credit, providing tax relief for low-to-moderate income workers and strengthening state tax policy.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingIncreasing EITC provides direct financial support to low-income households, enhancing their ability to afford housing and advancing affordable housing goals.85% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases EITC for low-income workers, directly boosting take-home pay and financial stability for labor force participants.95% confidence

died May 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6302

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2025, TO BE "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6302 proclaims May 2025 as "Older Americans Month" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution formally recognizes the contributions of older adults to the state and authorizes the Secretary of State to transmit a copy to the Director of the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging.

Passed May 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6078

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryHR 6078 is a joint resolution that appropriates $1,000,000 to 401 Tech Bridge. This funding is designated to study and explore seagliders in Rhode Island, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Seaglider Initiative (RISI). The bill directs 401 Tech Bridge to conduct a feasibility study to understand and assess the use and operation of these all-electric, passenger-carrying vehicles within the state. The aim is to determine how seagliders could benefit Rhode Island's economy and environment.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $1M from state budget for seaglider feasibility study, directly funding a specific project under state fiscal management.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds feasibility study to assess environmental benefits of all-electric seagliders, aligning with clean energy exploration and potential pollution reduction80% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $1M study of all-electric seagliders (passenger vehicles) to assess economic/environmental benefits, aligning with sustainable transportation promotion.95% confidence

died May 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6284

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.

died May 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track