Rep. Teresa Tanzi

Maddy summaryHR 6329 is a House Resolution that formally recognizes May 13, 2025, as "Zambarano Day." It congratulates the staff of the Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus for their service and expresses appreciation for their efforts in providing long-term acute care to Rhode Islanders.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6332 commemorates May 11-17, 2025, as "Quahog Week 2025" in the State of Rhode Island. It encourages Rhode Islanders to support the local quahog and seafood industry by participating in the week's events and enjoying fresh Rhode Island quahogs.

Maddy summaryHB 5779, titled the "2021 Act on Climate," proposes to increase a fee imposed on petroleum products received at marine terminals in the state. The bill would raise the uniform oil spill response and prevention fee from five cents to ten cents for each barrel of petroleum products. These collected funds, along with existing money from the Oil Spill Prevention, Administration, and Response Fund and the Underground Storage Tank Financial Responsibility Act, would be directed towards climate change initiatives. Specifically, the funds would support the Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council's efforts to reduce climate emissions and meet the goals of the 2021 Act on Climate.

Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $900,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6302 proclaims May 2025 as "Older Americans Month" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution formally recognizes the contributions of older adults to the state and authorizes the Secretary of State to transmit a copy to the Director of the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging.

Requires the state investment commission to create a capital access initiative to expand potential investment opportunities for the state’s pension fund and engage qualified but traditionally underrepresented investment managers.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6301 recognizes May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in the State of Rhode Island. It calls upon citizens, organizations, healthcare providers, and schools to raise mental health awareness and provide education.

Allows for a qualified abandonment of public town roads which grants a public easement over said road allowing it to be converted to walking, biking, and hiking trails and access to parks, nature preserves and other recreational facilities.

Maddy summaryHR 6295 designates May of 2025 as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month." The resolution requests the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to encourage citizens to educate themselves about the importance of native plants for the state's environment, economy, and pollinators.

Maddy summaryHR 6297 is a House Resolution that officially commemorates April 30, 2025, as "National Therapy Animal Day" in the State of Rhode Island. The resolution recognizes the comfort and healing therapy animals provide and urges the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services and all Rhode Island citizens to appreciate and promote the benefits of the human-animal bond.