Rep. Mike Chippendale

Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution proclaims Monday, April 28, 2025, as "Pay It Forward With Love From Tori Day" in the State of Rhode Island. It encourages all citizens to observe this day by engaging in activities and acts of kindness that demonstrate and celebrate selfless giving.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6268 commemorates "National Infertility Awareness Week" from April 20-26, 2025, in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' support for recognizing infertility and the challenges faced by individuals and families in their family building journey.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6267 is a commemorative resolution celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2025, in the State of Rhode Island. It encourages all Rhode Islanders to educate themselves on environmental hazards and become part of the solution.

Adds a rebuttable defense if any person shall die or sustain a personal injury while committing robbery of the owner, lessor, or occupant of a motor vehicle and that the owner or occupant of the vehicle acted in self-defense.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state law regarding the licensing and monitoring of child placement agencies and foster homes. It mandates that all out-of-state foster care placement facilities must register as a Medicaid provider with the state's medical assistance program. The director of the department can waive this Medicaid registration requirement on a case-by-case basis in emergencies, if no registered provider is available for a child's placement.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 6188, known as the "Linda DaLomba Purple Alert Act," establishes a statewide emergency alert system for missing adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This system, called a "Purple Alert," will publicly disseminate information through a partnership between law enforcement, media outlets, and other entities. An alert can be activated when an adult with a documented intellectual disability is missing, their whereabouts are unknown, and their disappearance indicates a credible threat of danger. The State Police will develop protocols for activating these alerts, and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency will conduct annual reviews and mandatory training for participating agencies.

Maddy summaryHB 6149 establishes the Rhode Island Meals on Wheels Inc. Fund as a dedicated fund within the state's general fund. Starting with the 2025 tax year, Rhode Island taxpayers can contribute to this fund by designating a portion of their state personal income tax refund. The collected money will be distributed annually to the Rhode Island Meals on Wheels Inc. Fund for the exclusive benefit of eligible individuals and families receiving services.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution extends the deepest condolences of the State of Rhode Island House of Representatives on the passing of Dorothy Jean McCaffrey, also known as "Dottie." The resolution acknowledges her life, her contributions to her family and community, and directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to her family.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution proclaims April 24, 2025, as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" in the State of Rhode Island. It also requests the President and U.S. Congress to call on the Turkish government to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide and make restitution, and expresses sympathy to the Armenian-American community.