Rep. Bill O'Brien

Primary HB 5759

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Maddy summaryHB 5759 proposes to amend Rhode Island's personal income tax law. This bill would allow resident individuals to deduct interest payments made on outstanding student loans from their federal adjusted gross income when calculating their state income tax. If enacted, this change would reduce the taxable income for Rhode Island residents who are paying interest on student loans. The provisions of this bill are set to become effective on January 1, 2025.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows student loan interest deduction, reducing taxable income for residents - providing tax relief to middle/lower income earners under state income tax law.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllows student loan interest deduction, reducing financial burden for higher education borrowers and expanding access to post-secondary education.85% confidence

died May 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5744

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BILINGUAL, DUAL LANGUAGE AND WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHERS INVESTMENT ACT

Authorizes the office of postsecondary commissioner to expand bilingual and dual language teacher certificates in urban schools through two scholarship programs for students and teachers, with eligibility requirements and donations.

EducationSupports EducationExpands bilingual/dual language teacher certification through scholarship programs, directly funding educator development and program access in urban schools.90% confidence

died May 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5283

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

Adds department of corrections' correctional officers to the list of public safety employees that are entitled to their full salary if they are injured and become disabled as a result of performance of their job duties.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds correctional officers to full salary protection for work-related injuries, strengthening worker benefit protections under public safety employment standards.95% confidence

died May 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6305

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT

Allows a clinical laboratory, that is incorporated in the State of Rhode Island, to analyze blood samples, from children under the age of six (6) years, for blood lead levels.

died May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5760

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Maddy summaryThis bill, HB 5760, proposes to increase the state's earned-income tax credit (EITC). Specifically, it would raise the credit from 20% to 30% of the federal EITC amount. This change would directly affect low-to-moderate income working individuals and families who are eligible for the federal credit, starting with tax year 2026.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases EITC from 20% to 30% of federal credit, providing tax relief for low-to-moderate income workers and strengthening state tax policy.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingIncreasing EITC provides direct financial support to low-income households, enhancing their ability to afford housing and advancing affordable housing goals.85% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases EITC for low-income workers, directly boosting take-home pay and financial stability for labor force participants.95% confidence

died May 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5761

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Allows a modification for all taxable pension and/or annuity income includible in federal adjusted gross income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesModifies tax treatment for pension/annuity income, providing tax relief for retirees (middle/lower income), aligning with support indicators.90% confidence

died May 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5899

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AGGRESSIVE DRIVING

Maddy summaryHB 5899 amends the existing state law that defines "aggressive driving." The bill adds five new driving violations to the list of actions that, when combined with another traffic offense, can be classified as aggressive driving. These additions include violations related to obeying police officers, specific overtaking rules, and proper use of laned roadways. This expands the scope of behaviors that motorists could be cited for under aggressive driving statutes.

TransportationSupports TransportationAdds aggressive driving violations to enhance road safety standards, directly aligning with transportation safety indicators in the topic description.90% confidence

Passed May 2, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5602

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS

Eliminates any requirement that any person who is employed as a physical education teacher not by required to have a certification in adaptive physical education

EducationOpposes EducationRemoves certification requirement for physical education teachers in adaptive physical education, weakening standards for students with disabilities.95% confidence

died May 1, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6294

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY OF 2025 TO BE “MYOSITIS AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND”

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6294 proclaims May 2025 as "Myositis Awareness Month in the State of Rhode Island." This resolution aims to increase public understanding of myositis, a group of rare muscle-wasting diseases, and encourages Rhode Islanders to learn more about the condition and support affected families.

Passed May 1, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6139

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the Community College of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.

EducationSupports EducationExpands access to Rhode Island Promise Scholarship for workforce certificate programs, increasing financial aid for higher education students.95% confidence

died May 1, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track