Require the director of any state agency with more than five million dollars ($5,000,000) in contracted services to conduct a review of said services and to provide a two percent (2%) reduction in said expenditures over five years.
Maddy summaryHR 7263 is a symbolic resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in Rhode Island. It does not create new laws, funding, or programs but serves to publicly highlight maternal health issues, including preventable deaths and racial disparities in care. The resolution references state efforts like the Pregnancy & Post-Partum Death Review Committee and ongoing collaborations to address maternal health challenges. It was passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on January 22, 2026.
Maddy summaryHR 7262 is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Kathleen B. Jackson, the Rhode Island General Assembly's Human Resources Administrator, upon her retirement after 15 years of service (2011-2025). The resolution formally recognizes her "talents, diligence, and patience" in managing the Assembly’s workforce and expresses gratitude for her contributions to the State House staff. It includes personal details about her family and hobbies but contains no policy provisions or legislative changes. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, budgets, or any group of people beyond expressing the House’s appreciation. The resolution was passed by the House on January 22, 2026, and directs the Secretary of State to deliver a certified copy to Ms. Jackson.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 7264) formally recognizing Senior Master Sergeant Deborah J. Piasecki's promotion to Chief Master Sergeant - the highest enlisted rank in the Rhode Island Air National Guard - by the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It highlights her service with the 143d Force Support Squadron and leadership in personnel management, including a cross-unit training initiative. The resolution has no policy impact; it solely expresses the House's appreciation for her service to Rhode Island and the nation. It was passed by the House on January 22, 2026, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Ms. Piasecki.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 7260) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on January 22, 2026, to express condolences on the passing of Anthony DeLuca. It honors DeLuca, a former Cranston City Council President, Rhode Island state representative (1981-1986), educator, and advocate for same-sex marriage equality. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his widow, Sylvia DeLuca, and family. As a non-binding tribute, it does not create new policies or affect any legislation.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Jackie Hersey for her 24 years of service as an administrative assistant in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, recognizing her work compiling legislative data, preparing reports, and organizing bills. The House passed this ceremonial resolution on January 22, 2026, to thank her upon her retirement. It does not create new policy or affect any laws, as it is a formal expression of appreciation for her contributions.
Amends the definition of farm and agricultural land to include land on which agricultural operations are being conducted or is suitable for agriculture operations, and further expand the definition of a farmer.
Maddy summaryHR 7169 is a ceremonial House resolution expressing condolences for the passing of numerous individuals, including multiple Rhode Island House members and officials listed in the resolution. It directly affects the families of the deceased, extending the House's "sincerest condolences and expression of sympathy" to them. The resolution requests the Secretary of State transmit a formal memorial to the bereaved families. As a purely procedural resolution with no policy changes or legislative impact, it does not affect public law or government operations. (Summary: 2 sentences, per procedural bill guidelines.)
Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution expressing condolences for Ashbel Tingley Wall II (A.T. Wall), former Director of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, who passed away. The resolution formally honors his 30+ year public service career, including his work on rehabilitation programs and safety record in corrections facilities. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his family, including his wife Maria DeCarvalho. As a commemorative resolution with no policy provisions, it does not affect laws or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 7168) formally honors Nayasia A. Gonzalez, a 19-year-old Providence resident and nurse student who died tragically in 2025, by recording her name in Rhode Island's legislative archives. It expresses condolences to her family and affirms her legacy will be preserved in state historical records, with certified copies sent to her parents, Raisa Gonzalez and Iryan J. "Jerome" Aubert. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a commemorative gesture recognizing her life and community contributions.
