Rep. Mike Chippendale

Authorizes a host city or town to impose a two percent (2%) tax on the endowment of a private institution of higher education that is in excess of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000), to be used only for the host public school district.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6331 is a commemorative resolution from the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It extends warm wishes and celebrates the election of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to Pope Leo XIV and the Diocese of Providence.

Maddy summaryHB 5758 proposes to reduce the personal income tax burden for Rhode Island residents receiving social security benefits. The bill amends the state's personal income tax law to allow individuals to subtract their social security benefits from their federal adjusted gross income when calculating their state taxable income. This modification would effectively exempt social security benefits from being subject to state personal income tax. The changes outlined in the bill are slated to become effective on January 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6328 reaffirms the friendship between the State of Rhode Island and Taiwan. It encourages the Rhode Island State Government to strengthen bilateral trade relations with Taiwan, including considering the opening of a trade office, and supports Taiwan's participation in international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Requires the department of environmental management to develop, identify, maintain and update a list of projects that qualify for forest and open space land conservation funding pursuant to federal laws.

Maddy summaryHR 6329 is a House Resolution that formally recognizes May 13, 2025, as "Zambarano Day." It congratulates the staff of the Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus for their service and expresses appreciation for their efforts in providing long-term acute care to Rhode Islanders.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6332 commemorates May 11-17, 2025, as "Quahog Week 2025" in the State of Rhode Island. It encourages Rhode Islanders to support the local quahog and seafood industry by participating in the week's events and enjoying fresh Rhode Island quahogs.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6330 commemorates May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution honors all police and law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Requires Rhode Island Energy to enter into at least one long-term contract, for at least a four (4) year period, to procure natural gas pipeline capacity with an interstate pipeline operator.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCR 6327) rejects eleven proposed salary increases for eligible directors of state executive departments. State law requires the Department of Administration to refer such proposed salary adjustments to the General Assembly, which can then formally reject them. By passing this resolution, the House and Senate are acting concurrently to prevent these specific salary increases from taking effect.