Provides amendments to the cannabis act relating to the definition of a social equity applicant and the required fee to maintain such status as a social equity applicant.
Maddy summaryThis bill codifies the Katie Beckett program into state law to ensure children under 19 with significant medical needs can receive Medicaid coverage at home rather than in an institution. It establishes that these children must be reassessed for clinical eligibility annually unless a doctor confirms their condition is unlikely to change, while also allowing their service hours to increase by up to 10% per week if needed to match institutional care costs. Additionally, the legislation authorizes state health officials to seek necessary federal waivers to maintain the program's compliance with federal guidelines.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates May 23, 2024, as "Rhode Island Community Health Center Day" to honor the work of these facilities. It directly affects the eight specific community health centers listed in the resolution, which provide affordable medical, dental, and behavioral care to over 200,000 Rhode Islanders. The resolution highlights the centers' significant contributions, including their employment of thousands of staff and generation of hundreds of millions in economic activity. Additionally, it instructs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the proclamation to each of the eight named organizations.
Creates a 17 member commission to study, provide recommendations and oversee implementing Good Food Purchasing Standards, and make an interim report to EOHHS by December 15, 2024, a final report by February 15, 2025, and expire on February 15, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month within the State of Rhode Island. The measure aims to recognize and celebrate the historical contributions and cultural significance of the Jewish community in the state, which includes approximately 18,750 residents. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the National Association of Jewish Legislators. The text highlights the community's long history in Rhode Island and its impact on American society, including roles in science, civil rights, and the arts.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Medical Primary Care Scholarship Program in Rhode Island to address a shortage of healthcare providers by offering financial aid to students pursuing careers in primary care. Administered by the Commissioner of Postsecondary Education, the program provides up to $70,000 annually for medical students and $47,000 annually for nurse practitioner or physician assistant students, with a limit of five new awards per category each year. To receive these funds, applicants must maintain excellent academic standing and agree to work full-time in primary care within the state for two years after completing their education and licensing. The legislation also allows the commissioner to create a nonprofit organization to manage the program's administrative services and set specific selection criteria to ensure diversity and commitment to the state.
Provides the state would cover dialysis for the treatment of end stage renal disease ("ESRD") and kidney transplants for persons who do not qualify for full Medicaid due to their immigration status.
Provides eligibility for an additional forty dollars ($40.00) per month in food stamp benefits to certain qualifying persons or households eligible for food stamp benefits, commencing July 1, 2024.
Imposes a seventy-five cent (0.75) surcharge on fares charged by rideshare companies as well as an account to benefit RIPTA from the payment of sales taxes collected from rideshares.
Authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish a program to expand the issuance of teaching certificates to bilingual dual language and world language teachers in urban and urban ring schools.
