Rep. Pat Serpa

Primary HR 7691

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF RI

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes allocating $250,000 in state funds to the Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of Rhode Island for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The money is intended to support the council's mission of coordinating community-based services for mental health and substance use prevention and treatment. The legislation authorizes the state controller to release these funds from the general treasury upon receipt of proper financial documentation. This measure directly affects the council's ability to operate and the availability of services for Rhode Island residents struggling with addiction and mental health issues.

died May 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8282

In committee · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Awards all members of the pension system a three and one-half percent (3.5%) annual benefit adjustment applied to the first thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) of a member's retirement allowance.

In committee May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7298

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM

All Medicaid programs operated by EOHHS would not reimburse home care providers less than fee-for-service rates adopted by rate review recommendations of the office of health insurance commissioners.

died May 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8210

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Amends Article 9 of the state budget and various provisions relative to hospital licensing fees, would redefine base year for purposes of calculating disproportionate share payments for fiscal years.

died May 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8030

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

Adds to those persons exempt from payment of parking fees at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state those individuals determined by the executive office of HHS, or its designee, to be disabled for purposes of Medicaid eligibility.

died May 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8271

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK" ON MAY 12TH THROUGH MAY 18TH, 2024, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 12th through May 18th, 2024, as National Hospital Week in Rhode Island to honor healthcare workers and the vital role hospitals play in the community. The resolution acknowledges the economic and health contributions of local hospitals, noting that they provide essential services and support thousands of jobs in the state. It formally thanks medical professionals for their dedication and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the President of the Hospital Association of Rhode Island.

Passed May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7865

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW

Provides that the "meetings" requirements from § 34-36.1-3.08 be applicable to condominiums created before July 1, 1982 and would permit remote participation in condominium meetings.

Passed May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7075

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Provides that the trapping and subsequent release of any unowned feral or free roaming cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering of the cat would not be considered abandonment.

Passed May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7404

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM

Relocates certain provisions of the general laws relating to child care assistance from the Rhode Island Works Program to the chapter on child care state subsidies.

died May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8031

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT

Increases the state's share of supplementary assistance to individuals living in a state-licensed assisted-living residence from $332.00 to $352.00, of which $140.00 would be allocated to the personal needs allowance.

died May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track