Establishes the rural housing development revolving fund for the purpose of providing loans to support low- and moderate-income housing development projects in rural areas.
Amends the definition of farm and agricultural land to include land on which agricultural operations are being conducted or is suitable for agriculture operations, and further expand the definition of a farmer.
Disregards the limitations on trusts if the person has purchased long-term-care-insurance with a coverage payout amount equal to the average cost of long-term care in the State of Rhode Island.
Maddy summaryHB 7153 changes the fee-in-lieu payment required for developers who opt not to build affordable housing units on-site. Instead of standard fees, developers must pay 150% of the average development cost for a single-family home or condo unit (with a minimum $40,000 per unit). This fee must be used exclusively by municipalities to fund new affordable housing for households earning 80% or less of the area median income. The bill affects developers in qualifying projects (10+ units) and local governments responsible for managing these funds through dedicated housing boards.
Maddy summaryHB 7144 would exempt individuals aged 70 or older from serving on jury duty in Rhode Island, unless they choose to waive the exemption. This change directly affects residents of Rhode Island who are 70 years or older and receive a jury summons. The bill amends existing law by adding this age group to the list of people already exempt from jury service, such as current elected officials and certain public safety employees. If passed, the exemption would take effect immediately upon the bill's enactment.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 7018), not a policy bill. It expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences upon the passing of former Governor Edward D. DiPrete, who served from 1985 to 1991. The resolution formally honors his life, career, and service to Rhode Island, including his work on education, infrastructure, and environmental protections. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his family. As a ceremonial measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill changes the official name of the Burrillville Land Trust to Burrillville Land Conservancy, with no substantive changes to its policies or operations. It directly affects the organization's legal identity while preserving its existing mission to protect rural land, farmland, wetlands, and recreational access through land acquisition and conservation easements. The bill updates the name in all references within the enabling statute but maintains all previous provisions about land management, public access, and governance under the Town Council. This is a purely administrative name change with no impact on the Trust's conservation work or community benefits.
Prohibits any health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, manufacturer or other third-party payor from discriminating against any 340B entity participating in a drug discount program.
Maddy summaryHB 6250 validates and ratifies the consolidation of the Harrisville Fire District Water Department with the Pascoag Utility District, creating the Clear River Electric and Water District. It amends the Harrisville Fire District charter to formally reflect this structural change, updating the district's organizational framework. This procedural bill affects the Harrisville Fire District and Pascoag Utility District by establishing the new district entity in official records.
Provides an exemption for certain incarcerated persons from the payment of fees for a first request for vital statistics from the department of health.
