Rep. Rebecca Kislak

Primary HR 7776

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $20,000,000 FOR THE HOUSING DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to restore $20 million in funding for Rhode Island's Down Payment Assistance program, which helps first-time homebuyers with low to moderate incomes afford a home. The legislation would direct the state treasurer to release these funds to eligible buyers, providing up to $20,000 toward their down payment to remove financial barriers to homeownership. It specifically addresses the removal of this funding in the 2024-2025 proposed budget by authorizing the appropriation from the state treasury for that fiscal year.

died May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7335

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES

Requires that the state's share to public libraries be fixed at twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount appropriated by the city or town in their budgets for fiscal year 2024, utilizing funds from the general fund or the American Rescue Plan Act.

died May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7486

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX -- CAPITAL GAINS

Amends the capital gains tax rates and holding period from 5 years to 1 year. Imposes a non-owner occupied tax on homes assessed at more than $1,000,000.

died May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 7771

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE POSTSECONDARY COMMISSIONER FOR THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL FOR PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION

This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner for the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education.

died May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7547

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND CHILD CARE FOR ALL ACT

Establishes the Rhode Island Child Care for All Act which would provide high quality and affordable child care to families throughout the state.

died May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8203

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Authorizes emergency medical service agencies to transport individuals to alternative facilities for treatment and permits licensed providers for mental health disorders to treat patients within the community.

died May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7253

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Establishes the Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Act.

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 8251

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RHODE ISLAND RADIO LEGEND DANIEL "GIOVANNI" CENTOFANTI ON HIS RETIREMENT ON APRIL 29TH, 2024, FROM 92 PRO-FM AFTER FIFTY YEARS OF ENTERTAINING HIS MANY LISTENERS

Passed May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7857

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES -- LEAD BY EXAMPLE ACT

Bans state purchases of plastic bottles and also requires state funds to be used to lease or purchase electric vehicles and renewable energy efficient technologies for use on state property.

died May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7495

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2025 BATTERY-POWERED LEAF BLOWER PILOT REBATE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM

Establishes a new chapter for the 2024 Battery Powered Leaf Blower Pilot Rebate and Education Program.

died May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track