Rep. Carol McEntee

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It expresses the House's condolences upon the passing of Anthony Eugene Piccirilli, a longtime Deputy Clerk for the Rhode Island State Superior Court and community member. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his widow, Linda Piccirilli, and family. It has no policy impact or effect on laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution, not a substantive bill. The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed HR 5092 to formally express "deepest sympathies" on the passing of Andrea Marie Hopkins, a longtime URI community leader and community volunteer. The resolution honors her life, career (including roles at URI and Centerville Bank), and service to Rhode Island (noting her 2024 Philanthropist of the Year award). It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to her husband, Mark Hopkins, and family. The bill has no policy impact or financial provisions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 5091) expressing condolences for Hilding T. Munson, a Rhode Island State Sheriff, firefighter, and community volunteer who died. The resolution formally recognizes his 48-year marriage, military service, 35-year career as a State Sheriff, 63-year service with the Snug Harbor Volunteer Fire Department, and decades of work with the Special Olympics. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his widow, Judith A. Munson, and family. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution expressing condolences, not a policy bill. It honors Rufina Delizo Rice, the late wife of former Rhode Island Representative Michael Rice, following her passing. The resolution formally records the House's deepest sympathies for her husband and family, acknowledging her life as a Peace Corps language instructor, university technician, and longtime daycare provider in Rhode Island. No policy changes or affected constituents are involved - this is purely a respectful tribute.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 5058) expressing condolences for the late Senator James S. D'Ambra, a former Rhode Island State Senate member and educator. It formally honors his 16-year legislative service, career in education, and community contributions. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to his widow, children, and grandchildren. It has no policy provisions or impact on laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution, not a substantive legislative bill. HR 5038 expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' deepest condolences upon the passing of Judge Edward Clark Parker, who served on the State Traffic Tribunal for 30 years (retiring in 2022). The resolution honors his career, family, and community service, including his role as Deputy Attorney General and his 61-year membership at Pawtucket Country Club. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his family. No policy changes or affected parties are involved.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Health to use up to $850,000 from specific immunization accounts in fiscal year 2025 to support phone hotlines and referral services for healthcare providers and residents. The funds come from existing childhood and adult immunization accounts and are intended to maintain current information lines like PediPRN and MomsPRN. The Department of Health must submit a report to state legislators by March 1, 2025, detailing how these funds were used and offering recommendations for future support. While the bill also establishes separate accounts for pandemic medications and equipment, its primary immediate impact is the allocation of money for immunization-related communication services.

Requires the office of energy resources to initiate the process of developing programs and associated funding mechanisms, for electric energy storage resources connected to the electric distribution system.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Rhode Island state law to exempt the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. from paying registration fees for its motor vehicles and trailers. By adding this organization to a list of existing exempt entities, the legislation ensures that nonprofit groups providing emergency medical and rescue services do not incur these costs. The change applies only to the specific vehicles owned by the team and does not alter the fee structure for other vehicle owners. The act is set to become effective one year after it is signed into law.

Increases the maximum post retirement employment earnings from eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) a year for certain retired educators.