Amends certain signature requirements and deadlines regarding primaries for election of delegates to national conventions for presidential preference.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that honors Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi for his leadership and service to the State of Rhode Island. It recognizes his specific legislative achievements, such as passing housing and healthcare laws, implementing tax reforms, and advancing climate initiatives during his tenure. The resolution formally thanks him for his contributions and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to him.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Representative Patricia A. Serpa for her nineteen years of service to the people of Rhode Island. It recognizes her legislative work, community leadership, and recent announcement that she will not seek reelection. The House formally thanks her for her dedication to public service and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to her.
Increases from seven (7) days to nine (9) days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections. No certificates of election may be issued, until the recount if any is completed.
Amends law to include all licensed physician assistants with licensed physicians and nurses required, each license renewal period, to complete a minimum of 1 hour of instruction on the diagnosis treatment, and care of patients with cognitive impairments.
Requires public schools to give congressionally chartered youth organizations limited access for recruitment and brief student presentations with parent notice, while preserving school safety and discretion.
Provides for the operation and duties of natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. Disposition facilities would be used for either cremation or natural organic reduction.
Maddy summaryHB 7676 allows advisory bodies (like commissions or committees without decision-making power) to participate in public meetings via videoconferencing under specific conditions. It permits remote participation for members on active military duty, those with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation (after a public waiver process), and University of Rhode Island board members, provided audio/video clarity is maintained. The bill requires that remote attendees be clearly audible/visible to in-person members and that all participation decisions be documented publicly. This update modernizes open meeting rules while maintaining transparency requirements for advisory group meetings.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally congratulates J. L. "Lynn" Singleton on his retirement as President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center. It recognizes his forty-three-year tenure, during which he transformed the venue from near bankruptcy into a major regional theater with increased attendance and expanded programming. The resolution highlights his leadership in restoring the building's historic splendor and launching numerous national tours, noting his continued role in professional facilities management after leaving PPAC. The text concludes by expressing gratitude for his contributions to the arts and directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to him.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that designates June 4, 2026, as "Cox Impact Day" in Rhode Island to honor Cox Communications for its charitable contributions. The measure acknowledges the company's history of funding STEM and community programs through Cox Charities and lists specific local organizations that received grants in 2026. It does not alter any laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize the broadband provider's philanthropic efforts in the state. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to Cox Communications officials.
