Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith

Maddy summaryHB 8187 makes tax credits for pass-through entities refundable, meaning businesses structured as pass-through entities (like S-corps or LLCs) can receive cash refunds if their credits exceed their tax liability. This directly affects qualifying businesses that currently can only use credits to reduce their tax bill, not receive payments. The bill changes the mechanism under Section 44-11-2.3 by allowing unused credits to be paid as cash refunds instead of being carried forward. It does not alter tax rates or create new obligations, only modifying how existing credits are applied.

Maddy summaryHB 7099 gives Rhode Island residents priority access to state campsite and recreational facility reservations over nonresidents by creating a two-hour online reservation window exclusively for residents. It also provides a 50% fee reduction for 100% disabled veterans on certain state recreational fees, including licensing, camping, and picnic table fees. The bill amends existing law to prioritize local residents for facility access while expanding fee exemptions for veterans with full disability ratings. This policy directly affects Rhode Island residents, nonresidents seeking reservations, and eligible veterans using state recreational facilities. The law would take effect upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the $20 service charge and $5 transfer fee for Rhode Island National Guard vehicle registration plates. It directly affects active and retired members of the Rhode Island Army and Air National Guard who use these special plates. The policy change removes these fees while maintaining the existing plate design, eligibility rules, and emergency travel provisions for National Guard members. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Maddy summaryHB 7097 removes a $5 transfer fee for special "Distinguished Service Cross" vehicle registration plates. It directly affects veterans who received the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Cross medal and their surviving spouses (who inherit the plate after the veteran's death). The bill eliminates the requirement for applicants to pay a registration fee or transfer charge for these plates, though the plate design and eligibility rules remain unchanged. This change takes effect January 1, 2027.

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).

Expands meaning of bomb threats and false reports to include any warning or threat of the existence of an explosive device and allows judge to impose conditions of bail to include extreme risk protection orders, no trespass orders and counseling.

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.