Adds to those persons exempt from payment of parking fees at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state those individuals determined by the executive office of HHS, or its designee, to be disabled for purposes of Medicaid eligibility.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6336 is a resolution from the Rhode Island House of Representatives honoring and celebrating "Armed Forces Day" on May 17th, 2025. It expresses gratitude to all members of the United States military for their service and sacrifices, and directs the Secretary of State to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Rhode Island Adjutant General.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6331 is a commemorative resolution from the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It extends warm wishes and celebrates the election of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to Pope Leo XIV and the Diocese of Providence.
Includes "hosting platform" under the definition of "room-seller" and imposes a tax of 5% on the rental of a house or condominium with the tax used exclusively for infrastructure improvements, riverine and coastal resiliency and housing.
Removes the requirement that the public utilities commission allocate five million dollars ($5,000,000) annually to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for use with energy efficient programs.
Maddy summaryHR 6310 is a House Resolution that honors and thanks Donna Policastro for her fifty-six years of dedicated service as a registered nurse and administrator in Rhode Island. The resolution acknowledges her contributions to nursing, including her work on legislative improvements and her leadership roles.
Phases in modifications to federal adjusted gross income over a four (4) year period for social security income, from twenty percent (20%) up to eighty percent (80%), beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 5080 amends state sales and use tax laws. This bill exempts scalp hair prostheses or wigs from sales tax. The exemption applies specifically when these items are necessary due to hair loss resulting from a medical condition. This change aims to reduce the financial burden on individuals who require these items for medical reasons.
Maddy summaryHR 6303 is a House Resolution that officially designates the second week of May 2025 as "Lung Cancer Action Week" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution aims to increase public awareness regarding lung cancer education, research, screening, and treatment, with a focus on issues affecting minorities and individuals who have never smoked.
Maddy summaryHB 5051 renames the new Sakonnet River Bridge, located between Portsmouth and Tiverton, Rhode Island. The bridge, which carries Route 24, will now officially be known as the "Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts Sakonnet River Bridge" in honor of Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts.
