Rep. Bob Quattrocchi

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts commercial egg-laying hens from confinement laws that currently restrict how animals are kept in cages until January 1, 2030. The legislation amends existing statutes to allow these hens to be housed in ways that would otherwise be considered unlawful confinement under the current rules. This change directly affects the egg industry by providing a temporary legal exception for standard commercial egg production practices. The exemption is set to expire on the specified date, at which point the hens would again be subject to the original confinement regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Scituate to issue $3.5 million in bonds to fund capital improvement projects at its local schools. The legislation empowers the town to create necessary contracts and agreements, often working through the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation, to carry out these construction or renovation efforts. While the state may provide reimbursement for the bond interest, this funding is conditional on the specific school projects being approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education. The measure requires prior approval from the town council and the town's voters before the bonds can be issued.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution honoring Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung for her service to the people of Rhode Island. It recognizes her legislative work, including her committee memberships and sponsorship of various bills related to healthcare, education, and consumer protection. The resolution formally acknowledges her achievements and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to her.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Representative Patricia Morgan for her twelve years of dedicated service to the people of Rhode Island. It recognizes her legislative work, including sponsoring bills on homebuyer assistance, tax credits for manufacturing, and supply chain relocation, as well as her roles as House Minority Leader and member of various committees. The document formally thanks her for her contributions to the state and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to her.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Sophia Elise Wood, a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island, for her exceptional achievements in rifle shooting and academic performance. It recognizes her rapid rise in competitive marksmanship, including winning state championships in smallbore and air rifle events and setting a five-year high score at the Rhode Island Junior Olympics. The House of Representatives directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of this honor to Ms. Wood.

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 public gatherings on state house grounds be regulated to protect the participants and their right to attend public gatherings.

Prohibits a private employer from mandating a COVID-19 vaccination upon any full-time, part-time, or contract employee without providing individual exemptions that allow an employee to opt out of such mandate.