Rep. Doc Corvese

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that congratulates Paul Rizzo on his induction into the Rhode Island Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. It directly affects Coach Rizzo by formally recognizing his nineteen-year tenure as the head coach of the North Providence Boys Basketball Team, during which he led the team to multiple league titles and state championships. The resolution highlights his specific achievements, including three Division II state victories and numerous Coach of the Year awards, while also noting his past success coaching softball and baseball at the same school. The final provision directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of this resolution to Coach Rizzo.

Modifies the current law to allow for approval of construction projects within school districts, rather than needing the project to be commenced by a certain date, permitting the municipality to take advantage of the state's enhanced school bonuses.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a two-day sales tax holiday on August 10 and 11, 2024, allowing consumers to purchase certain items without paying sales tax. The tax break applies only to nonbusiness retail sales of tangible personal property, excluding specific goods like tobacco, fuel, electricity, vehicles, meals, and any single item priced over $2,500. While vendors do not need to collect sales tax on these qualifying purchases during the holiday, they must still file regular tax returns and report the sales. The bill also requires the state revenue director to report the amount of tax revenue forgone and file a detailed report with the legislature by the end of 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the impact of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive and fatal disease that affects muscle control. The resolution aims to educate the public about the condition and encourage support for those living with it and the organizations working to find a cure. While the bill does not create new laws or funding, it directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the local ALS Foundation chapter.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts registered nurses and nurse practitioners from administering general anesthetics and certain sedation drugs, such as propofol and ketamine, for surgical or diagnostic procedures. It designates licensed certified registered nurse anesthetists as the primary providers authorized to manage these medications, with specific exceptions for emergency airway situations or when treating intubated patients in intensive care settings. The legislation also clarifies that "Anesthesia Sedation Nurse Practitioner" is not a recognized specialty and explicitly prohibits non-anesthetist nurses from performing deep sedation or general anesthesia outside of these narrow emergency contexts.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that officially recognizes the 76th anniversary of Israel's independence and reaffirms the friendship between Rhode Island, the United States, and Israel. It does not create new laws or change policies but instead serves as a formal statement of support and appreciation for Israel's democratic values and historical significance. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island and the Israeli Consulate General in Boston.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals, corporations, and political action committees from distributing deceptive synthetic media, such as AI-generated images or videos of candidates, within 90 days of an election. The law requires creators to clearly disclose that any manipulated media is artificial, with specific rules for how these warnings must appear in visual or audio formats. While the ban applies to most deceptive content, it includes exceptions for bona fide news reporting, satire, parody, and certain online platforms. Candidates whose images are used in violation of these rules can seek legal relief and damages from the creators responsible.

Creates the Rhode Island drug cost review commission.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to increase the standard funeral and burial allowance provided by the state Department of Human Services from $900 to $1,500. It directly affects deceased residents of the state whose families or legally liable relatives are eligible for public assistance benefits. The legislation amends existing laws to raise the maximum amount the department can pay for reasonable funeral and burial expenses while maintaining current rules regarding income exclusions and contributions from friends or relatives. Additionally, the bill clarifies procedures for handling unclaimed bodies and authorizes the director to arrange burials even if the deceased's assets technically disqualify them from the standard payment.

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.