Rep. Tom Noret

Primary HB 7802

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Adds probation officer and parole officer 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.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state budget for public safety salaries, increasing government spending on essential personnel through mandatory full salary coverage for injured officers.85% confidence Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds probation/parole officers to public safety employee salary protection, supporting law enforcement personnel welfare within criminal justice system.90% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands full salary protection to probation/parole officers injured on duty, strengthening income security for public safety workers under employment standards.95% confidence

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8061

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- JAILS AND PRISONS

Prohibits individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families.

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7100

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

Increases the yearly amount of money that retired teachers, who had been certified driver education teachers, could earn from fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), without a reduction in their retirement benefits.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases retirement income limit for retired teachers without benefit reduction, expanding post-employment benefits for public employees.95% confidence

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7160

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Allows teachers, state and municipal employees to retire when they have at least twenty-eight (28) years of active service and their retirement age, when combined with the number of their years of service reaches, the number eighty-five (85).

EducationSupports EducationBill enhances teacher retirement benefits by allowing early retirement with 28 years service + age 85, directly supporting educator welfare and retention.90% confidence

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7390

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Allows teachers, state and municipal employees to retire upon the earlier of reaching age sixty (60) with thirty (30) years of service or the employee's retirement eligibility date under present state statutes.

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7451

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS

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.

died Apr 16, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7767

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, considering the interests of employers and employees.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRegulates AI in workplace to ensure fair employment practices, protecting workers from discriminatory algorithms and advancing workplace fairness95% confidence

died Apr 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7082

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ARBITRATION

Recognizes that municipal employees have the opportunity to utilize binding arbitration and establishes new factors for the arbitrators to consider. These factors include comparisons of wages/hourly conditions of employment in similarly skilled jobs.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes wage comparison factors for municipal employee arbitration, strengthening negotiation rights and fair compensation standards.95% confidence

died Apr 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8442

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF BERNARD W. GEORGE

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a House Resolution that expresses condolences for the passing of Bernard W. George, a respected citizen of Coventry. The resolution honors his life achievements, including his long service with the Boy Scouts, his career in the U.S. Navy, and his work as a microbiologist for the State of Rhode Island. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his widow, Dawn George, and her family.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran's service, recognizing his U.S. Navy career, which aligns with supporting veteran recognition.75% confidence

Passed Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8445

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 19-25, 2026, TO BE "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates April 19-25, 2026, as "National Library Week" throughout Rhode Island. It aims to recognize the role of libraries in providing community resources, internet access, and inclusive services to residents. The resolution thanks library staff for their work and encourages the public to visit libraries during the designated week. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the proclamation to the state's Office of Library and Information Services and all local libraries.

TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes internet access and digital equity by recognizing libraries as community resource hubs.75% confidence

Passed Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track