Rep. Jon Brien

Maddy summaryHB 6202 imposes a moratorium on three specific energy-related policies starting January 1, 2026. It prohibits new or renewed net metering contracts (allowing customers to offset electricity use with self-generated power), bans the state from entering long-term solar/wind energy purchase agreements (exceeding five years), and stops state funding for heat pump subsidies. This directly affects residential and commercial customers using solar/wind systems, utilities managing net metering, and energy providers seeking long-term contracts. The bill halts these programs under current state law without creating new exemptions or alternatives.

Creates a bail task force to study the need of monetary conditions of bail and to consider other methods for ensuring an accused’s appearance in court, enhance public safety and honor the presumption of innocence.

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to Sojourner House to support its permanent housing development program that provides safe, secure housing to individuals and families fleeing from dangerous situations.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6335 proclaims May of 2025 as "ALS Awareness Month" in the State of Rhode Island. The resolution encourages citizens to educate themselves on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and support efforts to combat the disease.

Provides for increases or decreases in the amount of foundation level school support that a community would receive, based upon a community's ability to meet and surpass its minimum low- and moderate-income housing requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 5286 proposes to exempt the sale of beer and malt beverages from sales and use tax. This bill would amend Section 44-18-7.1 of the General Laws, which pertains to sales and use taxes, to implement this change. If enacted, consumers would no longer pay sales tax on beer and malt beverages purchased at retail. This directly affects both individuals who buy these products and retailers responsible for collecting sales taxes.

Maddy summaryHB 5758 proposes to reduce the personal income tax burden for Rhode Island residents receiving social security benefits. The bill amends the state's personal income tax law to allow individuals to subtract their social security benefits from their federal adjusted gross income when calculating their state taxable income. This modification would effectively exempt social security benefits from being subject to state personal income tax. The changes outlined in the bill are slated to become effective on January 1, 2025.

Removes the requirement that the public utilities commission allocate five million dollars ($5,000,000) annually to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for use with energy efficient programs.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCR 6327) rejects eleven proposed salary increases for eligible directors of state executive departments. State law requires the Department of Administration to refer such proposed salary adjustments to the General Assembly, which can then formally reject them. By passing this resolution, the House and Senate are acting concurrently to prevent these specific salary increases from taking effect.

Authorizes a retroactive tax credit for tax yr 2026/thereafter/allowing investment tax credits to be passed through to the personal income tax returns of eligible Sub-S corporation shareholders/limited liability company members who meet certain conditions