Rep. Brian Kennedy

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates April 2026 as Organ Donation Month in Rhode Island to raise awareness about the need for organ and tissue donors. It encourages residents to register as donors through the state's driver's license system or online, aiming to increase the number of people willing to donate life-saving parts. The measure directs the Secretary of State to share the resolution with relevant state and regional organizations to promote the observance.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the challenges faced by individuals with missing or altered limbs. The resolution encourages residents to support affected people, learn about related issues, and honor veterans who have lost limbs in service. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as "Community Development Month" in Rhode Island to honor the work of local nonprofit organizations. It specifically recognizes the Housing Network of Rhode Island and its member groups for their efforts in creating affordable housing and supporting community services like childcare and job training. The resolution does not change any laws or allocate funds but serves as a formal proclamation to acknowledge these organizations' contributions to the state's economy and housing stock. The Secretary of State is instructed to send a copy of this resolution to the Executive Director of the Housing Network of Rhode Island.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally expresses condolences for the death of Linda Zanni, a Rhode Island resident who worked in the state legislature and owned a local dance studio. The document honors her life by highlighting her community service, her role as a mother, and her dedication to teaching dance. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to her family as a gesture of sympathy.

Grants the town council of the town of Hopkinton the authority to confer jurisdiction to the municipal court to hear and determine appeals from decisions of the Chief of Police related to the return of seized firearms.

Establishes civil penalties for extended service interruptions by water suppliers. These penalties would be in addition to other available remedies and damages.

Requires that certain data centers requiring large amounts of electricity be required to fund the cost of necessary infrastructure improvements to supply such electricity.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 8396, is a symbolic resolution that officially designates April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month in the State of Rhode Island. It aims to increase public understanding of autism by recognizing the achievements of individuals and agencies supporting those with autism spectrum disorders. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Autism Society of Rhode Island Chapter to facilitate this awareness effort.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution honors Charles Kelley for his thirty years of service as Executive Director of the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority. The bill recognizes his leadership in developing loan software, establishing nonprofit refinancing options, and creating college planning centers that assist thousands of students. It formally thanks him for his retirement and instructs the Secretary of State to send an official copy of the resolution to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as 'Bilingual and Multilingual Learner Month' in Rhode Island to honor the state's diverse linguistic heritage and support students who speak languages other than English. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the educational needs of multilingual learners and encourages schools to adopt inclusive practices that value students' native languages. By directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Department of Education, the bill seeks to promote educational equity and celebrate the cultural assets brought by multilingual communities.