Adds to those persons exempt from payment of parking fees at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state those individuals determined by the executive office of HHS, or its designee, to be disabled for purposes of Medicaid eligibility.
Establishes a restricted receipt account for the benefit of the Rhode Island public transit authority, funded by sales taxes collected from ride-share companies, which said sales taxes would be exempt from indirect cost recovery provisions.
Maddy summaryHB 5144 proposes to change the methodology for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) payments to nursing facilities and other long-term care providers. It authorizes the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to review and modify the current system, allowing a shift from a price-based methodology back to a cost-based one. This new system would account for factors like patient needs, facility operating costs, and include regular inflation adjustments. A significant portion of future rate increases would be dedicated to boosting compensation for eligible direct-care workers. The bill also mandates comprehensive rate reviews every three years and establishes incentives for facilities that meet performance benchmarks.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 6307 proposes the creation of a special motor vehicle registration plate for the nonprofit organization Real Access Motivates Progress. Vehicle owners who choose this plate will pay an additional $40 issuance surcharge, with half of that amount going to the state's general fund and the other half directed to the charity for accessibility programs. A $10 surcharge will also apply to subsequent annual renewals, which will be fully allocated to Real Access Motivates Progress. The bill requires the charity to use these Rhode Island-sourced funds for Rhode Island-based charitable organizations and submit annual accounting reports.
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.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6331 is a commemorative resolution from the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It extends warm wishes and celebrates the election of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to Pope Leo XIV and the Diocese of Providence.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6332 commemorates May 11-17, 2025, as "Quahog Week 2025" in the State of Rhode Island. It encourages Rhode Islanders to support the local quahog and seafood industry by participating in the week's events and enjoying fresh Rhode Island quahogs.
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.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6330 commemorates May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution honors all police and law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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.
