Amends the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and eliminates the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low or moderate income housing.
Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.
Maddy summaryHB 7003 requires Rhode Island's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Rhode Island Interscholastic League to create a statewide anti-hazing policy for student athletics. The policy must define hazing, prohibit "consent" as a defense, and include clear consequences like team suspensions or season cancellations for violations. All student-athletes in RIIL schools must sign an acknowledgment form confirming they understand these penalties before participating in any athletic activities. The policy aims to ensure consistent, transparent discipline and integrate with existing school climate and anti-bullying efforts across all participating schools.
Amends certain signature requirements and deadlines regarding primaries for election of delegates to national conventions for presidential preference.
Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution commemorates the 61st annual Gaspee Days celebration and the 254th anniversary of the 1772 burning of the British ship HMS Gaspee. The bill formally acknowledges the historical significance of this event as a pivotal moment in the American Revolution and recognizes the ongoing annual festivities held in Pawtuxet Village, Rhode Island. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the chair of the Gaspee Days Committee to officially mark the occasion.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution of thanks from the Rhode Island House of Representatives to Representative Robert "Bob" Quattrocchi for his service. It formally recognizes his tenure as a state representative for District 41, noting his roles in leadership positions and various committees. The resolution expresses gratitude for his contributions to public service and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to him.
Prohibits health insurance companies or other payors from including in physician participation agreements any provisions that restrict or prevent a physician from charging patients reasonable administrative or operational fees to support overhead.
Requires that before any fire fighter or police officer is eligible to receive benefits for illness or injury sustained off duty, they prove they had reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency existed that required immediate need of their assistance.
Mandates the use of a soft-shell helmet cover device that adds a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of a traditional football helmet, for students participating in Rhode Island interscholastic league football
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally thanks and honors the groundskeepers, maintenance staff, and cemetery specialists at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. It recognizes these employees for their dedicated work in maintaining the 280-acre site, which serves as the final resting place for over 30,000 veterans and their families. The resolution specifically acknowledges the professionalism and respect shown by the staff, noting that some are veterans themselves and that they are state employees under the Office of Veterans Services. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to the Office of Veterans Services and the cemetery staff as a gesture of appreciation.
