Rep. Brian Kennedy

Maddy summaryHB 8116 updates Rhode Island's laws governing limited liability companies by replacing the existing act with a modernized version. This change directly affects business owners and managers who form or operate these entities, allowing them to follow new rules for organization, management, and liability. Key provisions include updated definitions for terms like "member" and "operating agreement," expanded options for filing documents electronically, and specific guidelines for LLCs providing professional services. The bill also clarifies how liability is shared among members and agents when rendering professional services, ensuring the legal framework aligns with current business practices.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the state's Uniform Commercial Code to include legal definitions for emerging digital technologies, specifically addressing electronic documents of title and electronic records. By amending the General Provisions, the law clarifies how terms like "delivery," "holder," and "good faith" apply to transactions involving digital assets and electronic mediums. The changes ensure that existing commercial rules can properly govern modern business practices involving data stored in electronic formats rather than just physical paper. These updates directly affect businesses, banks, and individuals engaging in commercial transactions that utilize digital systems.

Repeals the "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act." Amends title 5 "Businesses and Professions" to include a new chapter 93, an amended "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act."

Allows school committees to add item(s) not appearing in published notice to their agendas for purposes of discussion only if the revised agenda is filed with the secretary of state and posted on district website at least 48 hrs in advance of the meeting.

Establishes a rare disease advisory council within the department of health and provides guidance and recommendations to educate health care providers and the citizens of the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a celebratory resolution that formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the Pawtuxet Rangers, a Rhode Island militia group established in 1774. It highlights the unit's historical role in defending the state during the Revolutionary War and other conflicts, as well as its modern revival in 1972. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to the current commanding officer of the group.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution offering condolences to the family of Paul T. DeRoche, a longtime lobbyist for the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce who recently passed away. It recognizes his thirty-seven-year career in government affairs and his role as a respected fixture at the State House. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Dr. Helen M. Caldwell and her family.

This resolution would amend the membership of said commission by increasing the number of members to seventeen (17), all of whom would be honorably discharged veterans and be qualified electors of this state, to be appointed by the Speaker.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 170th anniversary of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Peace and Amity and celebrates the long-standing friendship between Rhode Island and Japan. It highlights historical connections, such as Commodore Matthew Perry's role in establishing diplomatic ties and the state's maritime heritage, alongside modern economic contributions from Japanese companies operating in Rhode Island. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to federal officials in Washington and the Consul General of Japan in Boston to formally recognize this anniversary and encourage continued cultural and economic cooperation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally acknowledges the historical presence and heritage of the Manissean Tribal Natives on Block Island, Rhode Island. It highlights the tribe's long history on the island, noting their decline in population over centuries and their resilience through various challenges. The resolution encourages the preservation of local indigenous culture and historical sites while honoring the ancestors and descendants of the Manissean people. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the President of the Manissean Tribe.