Rep. Earl Read

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally honors and congratulates R.J. Heim on his retirement from WJAR-TV NBC 10 in Providence. It recognizes his decades of service as a meteorologist and reporter, highlighting his Emmy awards and coverage of significant local events. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to Mr. Heim as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to Rhode Island journalism.

Maddy summaryThis Rhode Island House Resolution celebrates the 175th anniversary of the YMCA in the United States and recognizes the impact of the Rhode Island Alliance of YMCAs. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the YMCA's national and state leadership.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution from the State of Rhode Island that urges the U.S. Congress to authorize the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or similar recognition for U.S. service members who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992. The resolution states that these service members faced hostile conditions, terrorist threats, and dangerous circumstances during their deployment, with at least one receiving the Purple Heart and others losing their lives. It requests that the Secretary of State send copies of this resolution to key federal officials, including Senate and House leaders and the Secretary of Defense. The measure does not directly change federal law but serves as a formal recommendation from the Rhode Island House of Representatives to the U.S. Congress.

Maddy summaryHB 8186 modifies the revenue-sharing structure for sports wagering operations in the state. It specifically changes the percentage of sports wagering revenue that host facilities (such as casinos or racetracks) receive. The bill redefines existing sports wagering sections to implement this adjustment. The current abstract does not specify the exact percentage change or additional provisions. As introduced on February 27, 2026, no further details about the specific percentage or broader impacts are provided in the available context.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Rhode Island Fire Services Training Fund to support firefighter training programs. It directly affects firefighters and fire departments by creating a dedicated state funding source for their professional development. The fund will be managed under state government oversight, though the abstract does not specify funding sources or administrative details. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on creating the fund structure.

Requires persons convicted of driving under influence or refusal to submit to chemical test, have an ignition interlock system installed in vehicle as part of sentence and to pay an assessment to pay for the interlock systems.

Maddy summaryHB 7582 requires all public schools to conduct regular indoor air quality inspections - including HVAC system evaluations - at least once every five years. The inspections must assess environmental factors like temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels, and particle pollution (PM2.5 and PM10), and schools with HVAC systems must install filters meeting MERV 13 standards or the highest feasible level without harming system performance. Results must be shared with school principals, boards, and the education department, while the state must submit annual reports to the legislature on progress and funding needs for school air quality improvements. This bill directly affects public school buildings and their management, aiming to create healthier learning environments through science-based air quality standards.

Allows an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds.

Maddy summaryHB 8088 would allow judges to issue search warrants electronically for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) cases under specific conditions, replacing the current paper-based process. This change would directly affect law enforcement officers and courts handling DUI investigations by enabling digital warrant issuance instead of physical documents. The key provision authorizes electronic warrants to be transmitted and processed through digital systems for searches related to DUI offenses. The bill does not alter the legal standards for obtaining a warrant but updates the method of issuance.

Increases the fines for certain traffic offenses to one hundred dollars ($100) and adds fines of one hundred dollars ($100) for offenses required by law but omitted from the schedule.