Designates the month of May, annually, as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month," with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize and educate people about Rhode Island's native plants.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Frank J. Almonte, a Cranston-based contractor and business owner. The resolution acknowledges his contributions to his family and community, noting his career with Almonte Designs and his dedication to his wife, children, and extended family. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to Almonte's immediate family members. This measure serves as a formal tribute rather than establishing new policy or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution commends the Society for Advancement of Management and the New England Institute of Technology for hosting the 2026 81st Annual International Business Conference in Rhode Island. It specifically recognizes Shelby Perry, a conference chair, for her leadership in organizing the event. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the document to the organization, the hosting institution, and Shelby Perry. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges the conference's expected contribution to the state's academic and professional reputation.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 2026 as "Music in Our Schools Month" in Rhode Island to recognize the importance of music education in public schools. The resolution acknowledges the benefits of music programs for student engagement, creativity, and academic outcomes, particularly for at-risk students. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Rhode Island Music Education Association to formally support music educators in the state.
Provides that original equipment manufacturers, implemented by/with surrogate distributors, of agricultural equipment, provide to independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics-enabled agricultural equipment.
Maddy summaryHB 7518, the Rhode Island Kratom Act, regulates the sale of kratom products by requiring retailers to store all such products behind the sales counter in a locked case until purchased. It prohibits sales to anyone under 21 years old and mandates that buyers show valid government-issued photo ID (like a driver’s license or passport) to verify age. The law applies directly to businesses selling kratom products in Rhode Island and takes effect on April 1, 2026. These provisions aim to restrict access to kratom products while ensuring age verification at point-of-sale.
Requires certain health care facilities to allow a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility, subject to certain restrictions.
Establishes a digital electronics right to repair, which allows for digital electronic equipment and parts that are sold in this state on or after January 1, 2027, to be repaired at an independent repair provider.
Requires that the division of planning create a checklist of environmental and energy issues that state construction projects which cost in excess of $10,000,000 would need to consider.
Directs the office of energy resources to develop building performance standards for large buildings in Rhode Island that would cause greenhouse gas emissions to decline in line with the act on climate requirements.
