Rep. Julie Casimiro

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 5148) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' condolences upon the passing of Sylvia "Siggy" Weber, a 85-year-old psychiatric nurse, veteran (Air Force/Army Reserves), and community leader. It honors her 50-year career in psychiatric nursing, advocacy for environmental justice, and leadership in the Rhode Island State Nurses Association, while extending sympathy to her family (daughters Ilene Schulenberger and Susan Tashian, and sister Estelle Beckerman). The resolution, passed on January 23, 2025, has no policy provisions and serves solely as a ceremonial tribute. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to Weber’s family members.

Maddy summaryHR 5055 is a joint resolution appropriating $500,000 from the state treasury to Amos House, a Rhode Island nonprofit, for fiscal year 2025-2026. The funds are specifically designated to support Amos House's emergency food and shelter services, helping individuals address homelessness and poverty through its programs. The resolution directs the state controller to pay the funds upon receipt of proper vouchers. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or voting record yet available.

Maddy summaryHR 5057 is a procedural resolution expressing condolences for Joseph A. Gilmartin, a former North Kingstown history teacher and championship high school football coach in Rhode Island. The resolution, passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on January 15, 2025, formally mourns his passing and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to his wife, children, and siblings. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is solely a commemorative gesture honoring his contributions to education and athletics. The bill directly affects the Gilmartin family by providing official recognition of their loss.

Maddy summaryHR 5011 is a procedural House resolution that would prohibit all members of the U.S. House of Representatives from displaying flags or banners of any size on their desks within the House chamber. The rule applies to every member's desk space but includes an exception for flags or banners placed on or behind the Speaker's rostrum. This change would directly affect all House members by altering the physical decor allowed in their designated workspace during chamber sessions. The resolution does not impact other areas of the Capitol or change substantive legislative processes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 2025 as "Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It formally recognizes the elevated cancer risks firefighters face - citing higher rates of specific cancers like mesothelioma and prostate cancer compared to the general population - based on CDC/NIOSH research. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). It has no binding policy effects but aims to raise public awareness about firefighter cancer risks. (1 sentence, as it is a procedural commemorative resolution.)

Maddy summaryHB 7880 requires licensed healthcare facilities to publicly disclose a comprehensive list of standard charges for all items and services they provide. Hospitals must post this information for free on their websites in a digital format that allows users to search and download the data without creating an account. The list must include various pricing details, such as the full gross charge, discounted cash prices, and negotiated rates for different insurance plans, alongside specific codes used for billing. This law aims to increase price transparency so that patients and third-party payers can see the costs associated with medical care before receiving services.

Permit school districts to use release days for professional development; provided that, instruction time meets the yearly requirement of one thousand eighty (1,080) school hours.

Requires hosting platforms offering short-term rental of residential property for tourist or transient use to disclose on listings the current, valid registration number and its expiration date.

Includes "Kei cars" or "Kei trucks" as having restricted public highway use and those vehicles validly registered as of August 1, 2021, would not be denied renewal of that registration based solely on the vehicle type.

Amends the statutory provisions regarding domestic and foreign insurers and insurer examinations to provide provisions with regard to cybersecurity events involving Rhode Island consumers.