Rep. Stephen Casey

Primary HR 5790

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $90,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT PHYSICIAN REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASES IN THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID PROGRAM

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $90,000,000 to the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services to be invested in increasing reimbursement rates for all physicians and advanced practice providers.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $90M to fund Medicaid physician reimbursement increases, directly increasing public health program funding and government spending as authorized appropriation.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $90M to increase physician Medicaid reimbursement rates, directly funding provider access and strengthening Medicaid program.95% confidence

died Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5466

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Maddy summaryHB 5466 proposes to increase the monthly personal needs allowance for residents in nursing facilities who receive medical assistance. The bill would raise this allowance from seventy-five dollars ($75.00) to one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month. This change directly affects these nursing facility residents by providing them with an additional $25 each month for their personal expenses. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases monthly personal needs allowance for nursing facility residents on medical assistance, expanding financial support for healthcare-related personal expenses.95% confidence

died Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5978

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that in local educational agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides property tax relief for districts with high poverty rates, directly supporting tax relief for lower-income communities per title and summary.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationIncreases per-pupil funding for high-poverty schools (over 45% below 185% poverty line), directly advancing educational equity through targeted resource allocation.95% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5979

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Requires a review by the department of elementary and secondary education of the formula components used to compute the aid needed to support high need students.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief,' directly advancing tax relief for homeowners, aligning with support indicators for tax reduction.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill targets equity for high-need students via formula review, aligning with education equity goals and funding support indicators.75% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5977

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Removes language that requires the department of elementary and secondary education to prorate funds to school districts in certain situations and eliminate funding for certain programs.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates funding for certain programs, defunding essential services per bill summary.90% confidence EducationOpposes EducationEliminates funding for certain programs and removes proration requirements, directly reducing school district resources and funding stability.95% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5426

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Requires the disclosure of the transfer of certain assets of healthcare facilities and provides penalties for failing to file healthcare facility ownership information.

died Apr 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5319

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Allows any peace officer working in a Rhode Island school as a full or part-time resource officer to work in excess of the seventy-five (75) working days in a calendar year, and not have an interruption in their benefits.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects municipal employees' benefits by allowing extended work days without interruption, aligning with 'protects worker benefits' indicator.95% confidence

died Apr 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5999

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE

Amends the pension benefits for both current and former Rhode Island state police members, and would extend the time period a member may serve in the Rhode Island state police.

died Apr 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5765

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

Maddy summaryHB 5765 proposes to include state probation and parole officers among the state law enforcement professionals eligible for specific retirement benefits. This bill amends the existing General Laws to add these officers to the list of employees covered under Section 36-10-9.8. If enacted, these changes would take effect on January 1, 2026, with service credits earned before January 1, 2025, being calculated under prior laws.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands retirement benefits for probation/parole officers, enhancing employment benefits under labor standards by including them in state law enforcement retirement coverage.95% confidence

died Apr 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5877

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 5877 amends the state's "Access to Public Records" law. Its primary provision requires that public records maintained in a computer storage system be provided to any requester at no charge. This change directly impacts both individuals and entities seeking government information, as well as the public bodies responsible for maintaining and releasing these electronic records. The bill also reinforces existing requirements for public bodies regarding record inspection, copying, and establishing clear procedures for responding to requests.

died Apr 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track