Rep. Mia Ackerman

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences to the Raspallo family following the passing of Ann Marie Raspallo, a devoted wife, mother, and long-time parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church. It formally recognizes her 60-year marriage to Deacon Thomas Raspallo, her decades of service as a Eucharistic Minister, and her dedication to her family and community. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to deliver a certified copy to her husband, Deacon Thomas Raspallo, and the family. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 2025 as "Arts in the Schools Month" in Rhode Island, recognizing the importance of arts education in schools. It urges all citizens to observe the month and acknowledge arts educators, artists, and administrators who support arts learning. The House passed the resolution on March 18, 2025, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or funding but formally highlights existing state efforts to advance arts education.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 6105), not a substantive bill. It formally congratulates the Bryant University Men's Basketball Team for winning the America East Regular Season Championship, America East Tournament Championship, and earning a berth in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The resolution specifically recognizes the team's 23-11 record, their tournament victories (including a 20-point championship game win), and individual honors for players like Earl Timberlake and coach Phil Martelli Jr. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely to acknowledge the team's athletic achievements.

Maddy summaryHB 5504 amends Rhode Island's Fair Housing Practices Act to explicitly protect tenants with disabilities who request to keep emotional support animals in their housing. The bill adds emotional support animals to the list of accommodations that landlords cannot deny based on disability. This change clarifies that landlords must allow such requests as a reasonable accommodation under the state law, directly affecting tenants with disabilities seeking housing. The amendment updates existing protections to specifically include emotional support animals, reinforcing that discrimination based on disability - such as refusing housing for this accommodation - is prohibited.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 6082) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It formally celebrates the 106th anniversary of the American Legion on March 15, 2025, recognizing the organization's historical role in supporting veterans. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the American Legion's National Commander, with no policy changes or funding impacts. It is purely commemorative, expressing appreciation for the Legion's longstanding service to veterans.

Maddy summaryHB 5552, the "Price Tags Act," requires grocery suppliers to offer identical pricing and terms to all retailers purchasing the same products in similar quantities. It directly affects large food suppliers (with over $6 billion in annual sales to RI retailers) and dominant grocery chains (with over $18 billion in annual sales across 20+ states). Key provisions mandate suppliers to share anonymized pricing data with smaller retailers upon request and prohibit refusing sales to non-dominant retailers without valid reasons. The law aims to prevent large chains from leveraging their size to secure better deals, ensuring smaller grocery stores in Rhode Island receive fair treatment in pricing negotiations.

Requires nonprofit, as a condition for requesting state funds from the general assembly, to submit & post on their website, a list of10 of their highest paid director, officer & employee salaries & any forms of compensation provided to those individuals.

Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 5685 requires casinos to pay overtime to workers who work on Sundays or designated holidays, such as New Year's Day, Independence Day, and Christmas. This bill directly affects casino employees in Rhode Island by removing their previous exemption from overtime pay requirements for holiday and Sunday work. The key change amends the definition of "employee" in labor law to exclude casino workers from the list of exempted occupations. The policy would take effect immediately upon passage, ensuring these workers receive overtime compensation for scheduled holiday and Sunday shifts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates March 2025 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the American Cancer Society and the American College of Gastroenterology, but does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose requirements on residents. The resolution serves as a symbolic recognition of colorectal cancer prevention efforts, referencing statistics about the disease's impact in Rhode Island.