Rep. Mike Chippendale

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6261 is a commemorative resolution from the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It honors and congratulates Evan Smith on his retirement as President and CEO of Discover Newport, acknowledging his more than 40 years of contributions to the travel industry and the economic development of Newport and Bristol counties. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit a copy to Mr. Smith.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6260 is a commemorative resolution congratulating Joseph Pratt on his retirement as the Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. The resolution thanks Mr. Pratt for his leadership and numerous achievements, including growing the organization's staff and membership, improving its financial stability, achieving a 5-star rating, and expanding programs and facilities.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6259 proclaims April 20-26, 2025, as "Medical Laboratory Professionals Week" in Rhode Island. This resolution recognizes the vital contributions of medical laboratory professionals to the health and well-being of the state's residents.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6264 is a commemorative resolution from the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It expresses the House's deepest condolences on the passing of Pope Francis and directs that a certified copy of the resolution be sent to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and the Vatican.

Maddy summaryHB 6146 establishes a rebuttable presumption of self-defense for property owners, tenants, or occupiers who cause injury or death to an individual committing certain criminal offenses. If a person is injured or dies while engaged in specific crimes, such as burglary or violent offenses against a person, the owner is presumed to have acted by reasonable means and in the belief that great bodily harm or death was imminent. This presumption applies in both civil and criminal proceedings. The bill also specifies that there is no duty for the owner or occupier to retreat from such an individual.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6262 proclaims May of 2025 as "Motorcycle Awareness Month" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution urges all motorists to avoid distracted driving and aims to raise awareness about motorcycle safety for both riders and other drivers.

Allows members of the retirement system who served in the national guard or reserves and qualify as veterans, to purchase retirement service credits based on their years of service in the National guard or reserves.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution expresses the deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences of the Rhode Island House of Representatives on the passing of the Honorable Dominick J. Ruggerio, who served as President of the Rhode Island Senate. It directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to his family and friends.

Allows any peace officer working in a Rhode Island school as a full or part-time resource officer to work in excess of the seventy-five (75) working days in a calendar year, and not have an interruption in their benefits.

Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity.