Adds the month of August to the dates a Class A retail alcoholic beverage establishment can offer unlimited free samples of wine, beer and distilled spirits products.
Amends 4 sections relating to the workers' compensation benefits dealing with increasing the amount of dependent benefits payable to a totally disabled employee comprising this year's annual omnibus bill.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates the intersection of Main Street with Legris Avenue and West Warwick Avenue in West Warwick as Veterans' Square. It achieves this by amending state laws to legally recognize the new name for the location. The change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage and does not involve any new funding or administrative processes.
Directs the governor to select a day and annually order the lowering of flags to half-mast on any state buildings to honor the passing of first responders.
Requires employers in the state with more than 50 employees to display a poster containing basic information on veterans' benefits and services be created and distributed by the DLT in consultation with the office of veterans services.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally honors Representative Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson for her eight years of service in the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It recognizes her legislative work, including sponsoring laws related to birth control access, veterans' benefits, and climate resilience, as well as her background as a former Navy officer and city council member. The resolution expresses gratitude for her contributions and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to Representative Vella-Wilkinson.
Provides that when a registrant voluntarily cancels the registrant's motor vehicle registration, that person would receive a credit for the time remaining on the original registration to be applied to a future registration.
Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution from the Rhode Island House of Representatives celebrates the 249th birthday of the U.S. Army. It acknowledges the Army's historical role in defending the nation and honoring the service and sacrifices of its soldiers. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Secretary of the U.S. Army. This action is a ceremonial gesture that does not alter any laws or policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 12, 2024, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day in Rhode Island to honor the service of women in the U.S. military. The resolution recognizes the historical contributions of female service members, from the American Revolution to modern combat roles, and aims to show appreciation for their sacrifices. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to the State of Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services and the Rhode Island Veterans Home.
Adds "loose material" to the contents of a vehicle that must be covered by a covering that must remain in place until the vehicle's contents are purged from the vehicle.
