Rep. Mike Chippendale

Maddy summaryHR 6140 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating WPRI-TV's 70th anniversary on March 27, 2025. It formally congratulates the Providence-based television station for its seven decades of local news, community programming, and investigative journalism in Rhode Island and Southern New England. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to WPRI-TV's General Manager. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents or legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 6141) congratulating students and schools that won Rhode Island's 2025 ProStart® High School Competition. It specifically honors William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School (Culinary and Foodservice teams) and Chariho Area Career & Technical Center (Hospitality & Tourism team) for advancing to the national competition. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the winning schools. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House Resolution (HR 6143), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally congratulates the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) women's basketball team for winning the NJCAA Region XXI Conference championship for the fourth consecutive year and earning a berth in the 2025 NJCAA Division III National Tournament. The resolution highlights their 24-6 record, 13-0 conference dominance, and key players like Stephanie Walker and Angelisse Melendez. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the team's head coach, Doug Haynes, as a ceremonial recognition of their athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution declares March 27, 2025, as "Good Food Policy Day" in Rhode Island. It recognizes the Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) and specific council members for their work promoting local food systems, affordable nutrition, and food business support. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it is purely a symbolic acknowledgment by the state legislature. It does not create new laws or obligations for residents, businesses, or government agencies.

Requires a municipality or quasi-public agency to file a report with the department of municipal finance if it has not made its payment to its other post-employment benefits trust fund or if it is less than thirty-five percent (35%) funded.

Creates the Rhode Island Social Media Regulation act, which would not permit a Rhode Island resident who is a minor to be an account holder on a social media's platform unless the minor has the express consent of a parent or guardian.

Requires that any covered entity that develops/provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing/developing such online service, product, or feature.

Maddy summaryHB 5702 increases the maximum number of days retired municipal employees can work in a calendar year without losing pension benefits from 75 to 90 days. This change directly affects retired city or town employees who return to part-time work for their former employers. The bill allows them to earn income while keeping their pension intact for up to 90 days annually, with pension payments resuming if they exceed this limit. Exceptions include police officers working private details for non-government entities and retired employees serving as elected council or school committee members, who retain full pension benefits regardless of service time.

Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general.

Expands firearm rights to recognize out of state carry permits, authorizes weapons carried during emergency evacuation and establishes an appeal process for permit denied.