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.
Creates business tax credit for, eliminates sale tax on, eliminates income tax on the sale of, and creates a 10 year tax valuation freeze on newly renovated affordable housing.
Establishes the first time home buyer savings program act. Allows modifications to federal adjusted gross income for $50,000 in contributions and $150,000 of interest and dividends included in federal adjusted gross income.
Maddy summaryHR 5789 proposes to appropriate $1,000,000 for the Meshanticut Lake paved walking path in Cranston, Rhode Island. This funding is specifically for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The purpose is to restore and enhance the walking path, ensuring it remains a safe and accessible recreational resource for the community.
Allows an income tax credit for employer contributions to an eligible employee's ABLE account, for a maximum credit of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per employee, per year.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 5392 amends "The Rhode Island Works Program" to ensure that families receiving cash assistance are also provided Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The bill adds a provision stating that if a family qualifies for cash assistance under Section 40-5.2-11, they will also be enrolled for assistance in SNAP, provided they meet the program's eligibility requirements. This change aims to streamline access to food assistance for families already receiving financial aid through the state's works program.
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 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.
Increases the membership of the state crime laboratory commission from five (5) to nine (9). The overseer and co-executive secretaries of the commission have been changed to the deans of URI's colleges of pharmacy and engineering.
