Requires dental health insurance carriers to file an actuarial memorandum disclosing its incurred claims/earned premiums, to assist the health insurance commissioner with respect to a study report/recommendations regarding a dental insurance loss ratio.
Requires the recording of the bylaws and rules of the association in the land evidence records of the city or town the condominium is located in and require amendments to the original filings to be certified by 2 or more members of the executive board.
Allows the sharing of certain information between the division of taxation and the secretary of state's office regarding an entity's tax status as compliant or non-compliant.
Increases the penalty for violations of the care of dogs statute to a minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100) and a maximum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation.
Maddy summaryThis bill restructures the Sheila C. "Skip" Nowell Academy by converting it from an independent charter school into a public school and local educational agency. The new structure allows the academy to operate under a cooperative agreement where the state and students' home school districts share the costs of education. It establishes a Board of Trustees appointed by the state Council on Elementary and Secondary Education to govern the school, which will focus on supporting at-risk students, including pregnant and parenting teens, and recent immigrants. The legislation ensures that all students attending the academy retain the same legal rights as those in other public schools while providing a rigorous, project-based curriculum.
Prohibits the charging of any fees to a senior citizen who is 65 years of age or older for a hard-copy paper bill, invoice or statement. The violation of this provision would be a deceptive trade practice subject to a $500 fine.
Maddy summaryHB 7981 updates state laws to give Rhode Island towns and cities more flexibility in writing their local zoning rules. The bill allows municipalities to create special districts that offer development incentives, such as higher density or increased building heights, in exchange for providing public benefits like new housing, open spaces, or traffic improvements. It also permits communities to establish mixed-use zones and regulate specific features like drive-through windows and development near scenic areas. By standardizing these options, the legislation aims to help local governments better manage land use while addressing housing needs and infrastructure challenges.
Criminalizes the filing of a false lien, instrument, or encumbrance against a federal, state, or municipal judge or magistrate or his or her immediate family, and permits the court to take action to mitigate the negative consequences of such a filing.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution from Rhode Island that formally celebrates the 214th anniversary of Colombian Independence Day on July 20, 2024. It recognizes the historical events leading to Colombia's freedom from Spanish rule and highlights the shared values of liberty between the United States and Colombia. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the document to the Colombian American Cultural Society and Colombia en Rhode Island to share the official recognition.
Repeals the "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act." Amends title 5 "Businesses and Professions" to include a new chapter 93, an amended "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act."
