Rep. Stephen Casey

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Chief James G. "Jim" Akers, a retired firefighter from the Manville Fire Department. It honors his nearly 50-year career in public service, which included roles as an emergency medical technician and department chief, as well as his continued volunteer work after retirement. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to the community and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to his family.

Provides that commercial driver instruction would include industry-specific training on the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking.

Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ. The duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.

Allows members of the Rhode Island judiciary and their staff to be issued a driver's license that contains the applicant's official business address in lieu of a residence address.

Makes it a misdemeanor to harass another person by following them and using an electronic device to record their movements in any public or private place.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that extends condolences to the family of Tammy M. Lamberto Roy, who recently passed away. It recognizes her life as a special education teacher, a devoted mother and grandmother, and a community member from Woonsocket. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to Noel Roy, Jr. and his family to honor her memory.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the standard property tax exemption for veterans in Rhode Island from $1,000 to $5,000. It applies to individuals who served honorably in various U.S. military conflicts, as well as their unmarried widows or widowers, allowing them to reduce their municipal property taxes. While the state sets this new baseline, the legislation grants local town councils the authority to establish their own higher exemption limits or alternative tax credits for veterans within their specific jurisdictions. The change directly affects eligible veterans and their surviving spouses by lowering the amount of real and personal property value subject to local taxation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution offering condolences to the family of Paul T. DeRoche, a longtime lobbyist for the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce who recently passed away. It recognizes his thirty-seven-year career in government affairs and his role as a respected fixture at the State House. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Dr. Helen M. Caldwell and her family.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally congratulates Milissa O'Neil on being selected as the 2024-2025 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year. It directly affects Ms. O'Neil, an elementary and special educator at Oakland Beach Elementary School, by officially recognizing her achievements and dedication to her students. The resolution highlights her extensive background in education, her advocacy for STEAM and social-emotional learning, and her various leadership roles within the school community. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of this resolution to Ms. O'Neil as a gesture of appreciation.

Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system.