Raises the amount of life insurance the state provides at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the challenges faced by individuals with missing or altered limbs. The resolution encourages residents to support affected people, learn about related issues, and honor veterans who have lost limbs in service. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as "Community Development Month" in Rhode Island to honor the work of local nonprofit organizations. It specifically recognizes the Housing Network of Rhode Island and its member groups for their efforts in creating affordable housing and supporting community services like childcare and job training. The resolution does not change any laws or allocate funds but serves as a formal proclamation to acknowledge these organizations' contributions to the state's economy and housing stock. The Secretary of State is instructed to send a copy of this resolution to the Executive Director of the Housing Network of Rhode Island.
Changes the residential limit for any substantial multi-family housing project not to exceed forty thousand (40,000) residents according to the United States Census Bureau.
Defines that a conspicuous display is a visual illustration showing each component of the utility bill and the cost associated with each component of said bill.
Authorizes the Johnston town council to set tax exemption limit to an amount determined by the city council via ordinance or resolution for qualified individuals defined in the act.
Maddy summaryThis House resolution honors Charles Kelley for his thirty years of service as Executive Director of the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority. The bill recognizes his leadership in developing loan software, establishing nonprofit refinancing options, and creating college planning centers that assist thousands of students. It formally thanks him for his retirement and instructs the Secretary of State to send an official copy of the resolution to him.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as 'Bilingual and Multilingual Learner Month' in Rhode Island to honor the state's diverse linguistic heritage and support students who speak languages other than English. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the educational needs of multilingual learners and encourages schools to adopt inclusive practices that value students' native languages. By directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Department of Education, the bill seeks to promote educational equity and celebrate the cultural assets brought by multilingual communities.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that expresses condolences for Jennifer Goulet, a figure skating official and volunteer from North Providence. The resolution honors her contributions to the sport, including her roles as a judge, referee, and leader in organizations like U.S. Figure Skating and the New England Interclub Council. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to her family as a formal gesture of respect.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes Roger Williams University's School of Law, School of Justice Studies, and Extension School for their contributions to legal and justice-related fields in Rhode Island. It commemorates the date of April 2, 2026, as RWU Law and Justice Day, highlighting the university's programs that provide education and training to students and residents. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to the university to complete the official recognition.
