Rep. Earl Read

Primary HR 6017

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $450,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK

Maddy summaryHR 6017 would allocate $450,000 in state funds to the Rhode Island Food Bank for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This funding aims to address Rhode Island's food insecurity crisis, where 38% of households face difficulty accessing food and a $400 million funding gap is projected. The resolution directs the state controller to pay the funds upon receipt of proper documentation. This is a direct funding measure to support existing food bank operations, not a new program.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $450k to Rhode Island Food Bank for public service, addressing food insecurity through state budget appropriation.95% confidence

died May 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 5847

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE FINDINGS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE FLOODING OF THE PAWTUXET RIVER

Creates an 11-member commission to study and provide recommendations and potential solutions to address the flooding of the Pawtuxet River, and who would report back by March 2, 2026, and would expire on June 2, 2026.

Passed May 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5527

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- CHILDREN'S MOBILE RESPONSE AND STABILIZATION SERVICES ACT

Establishes a statewide standalone children's mobile response and stabilization services to address the behavioral health needs of children and youth ages 2 to 21. DCYF to oversee implementation of the program.

died May 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5143

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 5143 amends the law concerning driver education in Rhode Island. This bill exempts individuals receiving foster care from paying the tuition or enrollment fee for driver's education classes. Specifically, it provides a fee waiver for driver's education programs offered at the Community College of Rhode Island to those in foster and adoptive homes.

EducationSupports EducationProvides fee waiver for foster youth to access driver education, expanding educational access for vulnerable students.95% confidence

died May 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5077

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veterans benefits in required savings accounts for foster children, ensuring continued eligibility for future benefits, thus protecting veterans' benefits.85% confidence

died May 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5526

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THUNDERMIST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Appropriates the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to fund the Thundermist family medicine residency program during fiscal year 2026 and every fiscal year thereafter.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k for human services residency program, directly funding public services through state budget allocation.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $500k to fund a family medicine residency program, directly advancing healthcare workforce development and patient access through medical education funding.95% confidence

died May 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

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 5532

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 2% of district funds for mental health staff, increasing state education spending on public services per bill summary.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationMandates 2% state funding for student mental/behavioral health staff (social workers, specialists), directly increasing education funding for student support services.92% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 2% of district funds for student mental/behavioral health staff (social workers, specialists), directly funding mental health services under healthcare.95% confidence

died 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 HB 5994

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Requires the department of environmental management to develop, identify, maintain and update a list of projects that qualify for forest and open space land conservation funding pursuant to federal laws.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires DEP to maintain conservation funding list for forest/open space projects under federal laws, directly enabling environmental protection and resource conservation.95% confidence

died May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track