Maddy summaryThis House Resolution commemorates Lao New Year, known as "Pi Mai Lao," extending best wishes to the Lao people. It recognizes the cultural significance of the holiday and the contributions of the Laotian American community, particularly in Rhode Island.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution congratulates the town of Little Compton, Rhode Island, on the joyous occasion of its 350th anniversary in 2025. It directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the Little Compton Historical Society.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 2025 as "National Skin Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of Rhode Island. It aims to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention and early detection among residents.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6338 is a commemorative resolution that recognizes May 11th through May 17th, 2025, as "National Hospital Week" in the State of Rhode Island. It acknowledges and thanks Rhode Island's healthcare professionals for providing quality health services and directs a certified copy of the resolution to the Interim President of the Hospital Association of Rhode Island.
Directs the DHS and the department of education to work collaboratively to sustain and strengthen existing workforce development and compensation programs for educators working in licensed child care and early learning programs statewide.
Maddy summaryHR 6019 is a joint resolution proposing to appropriate $1,100,000 for the fiscal years 2025-2026. This funding would be allocated to the Department of Human Services. Its purpose is to provide core funding to sustain and increase access to higher quality early care and education for infants and toddlers.
Maddy summaryHB 5233, "The Rhode Island Family Caregiver Tax Credit Act," creates a state income tax credit for eligible family caregivers. The bill allows a credit of 50% of qualifying expenses, up to a maximum of $1,000, incurred for the care and support of an eligible family member. To qualify, caregivers must meet specific income thresholds and care for a family member who is elderly or disabled, resides with them, and requires assistance with daily activities. Eligible expenses include home modifications, medical equipment, and hired care services, aiming to help offset the financial burden of caregiving. This credit would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Maddy summaryHR 6329 is a House Resolution that formally recognizes May 13, 2025, as "Zambarano Day." It congratulates the staff of the Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus for their service and expresses appreciation for their efforts in providing long-term acute care to Rhode Islanders.
Prohibits an insurer from imposing a requirement of prior authorization for any admission, item, service, treatment, test, exam, study, procedure, or any generic or brand name prescription drug ordered by a primary care provider.
Phases in modifications to federal adjusted gross income over a four (4) year period for social security income, from twenty percent (20%) up to eighty percent (80%), beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
