Rep. George Nardone

Maddy summaryHR 5060 designates January 2025 as "Rhode Island Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month" in the state. The resolution does not create new laws or provide funding - it is a symbolic observance to raise awareness about human trafficking, referencing global statistics and past national observances. The bill directs Rhode Island's Secretary of State to send certified copies to the U.S. President, Rhode Island Governor, and UN Secretary-General. This is a commemorative measure with no direct impact on individuals or new policy implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts commercial egg-laying hens from confinement laws that currently restrict how animals are kept in cages until January 1, 2030. The legislation amends existing statutes to allow these hens to be housed in ways that would otherwise be considered unlawful confinement under the current rules. This change directly affects the egg industry by providing a temporary legal exception for standard commercial egg production practices. The exemption is set to expire on the specified date, at which point the hens would again be subject to the original confinement regulations.

Grants a right of entry for professional land surveyors to enter upon or cross any lands, air space or water resources necessary to perform surveying services except public utility and/or wastewater treatment facilities upon prior notice.

Updates the existing Toxic Packaging Act by delaying the ban on PFAS in food packaging until January 1, 2025, and in processing agents until July 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Representative Brian Rea for his dedicated service to the people of Rhode Island as he concludes his term in the House of Representatives. It recognizes his work on various committees and his efforts to introduce legislation aimed at affordable housing, tax relief for first-time homebuyers, and estate tax adjustments. The bill also acknowledges his community involvement, including his role as chair of the Smithfield Republican Town Committee and his local business ownership. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Representative Rea as a formal expression of gratitude.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution honoring Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung for her service to the people of Rhode Island. It recognizes her legislative work, including her committee memberships and sponsorship of various bills related to healthcare, education, and consumer protection. The resolution formally acknowledges her achievements and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to her.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Representative Patricia Morgan for her twelve years of dedicated service to the people of Rhode Island. It recognizes her legislative work, including sponsoring bills on homebuyer assistance, tax credits for manufacturing, and supply chain relocation, as well as her roles as House Minority Leader and member of various committees. The document formally thanks her for her contributions to the state and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to her.

Requires school districts to provide the parent/guardian of a student with an individualized education program (IEP) with information concerning the achieving a better life experience (ABLE) account program benefits and the program application process.

Permits Dyslexia Advocacy Rhode Island plates to be issued for passenger or commercial vehicles upon the satisfaction of the required criteria relative to the number of plates ordered.

Provides that the fifth day in April in each year be designated as "Rhode Island Gold Star Spouses Day" with appropriate exercises in public places and with flags flown at half-staff over the state house.