Required public auctions by any city or town of real estate or an interest therein to only be done in person and not by electronic or remote procedures unless authorized by court order.
Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.
Provides certain controls over prescription drug costs by imposing transparency, oversight and accountability requirements on commercial insurers and their pharmacy benefit managers.
Eliminate all exceptions to the provision that all employees are to be paid weekly except for employees of the state and its political subdivisions, municipal governments, and non-profit organizations with less than twenty-five (25) employees.
Maddy summaryHB 5508 would set a new minimum wage of $22.00 per hour for covered workers, effective January 1, 2026. This amendment updates the existing minimum wage schedule in the state's labor law, which has previously increased incrementally since 1999. The bill directly affects all employers subject to minimum wage requirements under state law, including most private-sector workers. The change represents a significant increase from the current $15.00 hourly rate set to take effect in 2025.
Maddy summaryThis resolution celebrates the Seabees' 83rd anniversary on March 5, 2025, recognizing their historical service since 1942. It honors their WWII contributions, including building overseas bases under combat conditions, and their ongoing role in military conflicts. The resolution directs Rhode Island’s Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Navy Commander Rear Admiral Bradley J. Andros. No new policies or funding are created; it is purely a ceremonial recognition.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) expressing the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences on the passing of David DePetrillo, former Rhode Island State Tourism Director (1983-2008) and chairman of the Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation. It honors his 25-year career, including pioneering tourism marketing like the "Biggest Little State in the Union" campaign, and recognizes his national reputation as a tourism leader. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his widow, Jean DePetrillo, and family. It has no effect on policy, funding, or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 6025) commemorating the 50th anniversary of the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC). It formally recognizes SGAC's 50 years of work fostering relationships between government, businesses, and communities, promoting diversity, and mentoring government affairs professionals. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation or constituents - it solely offers formal commendation and encouragement for SGAC's nonpartisan contributions to state governance. The House passed it on March 4, 2025, as a symbolic gesture.
Provides that for the period up until July 1, 2027, an applicant for a teaching certificate in Rhode Island would not be required to complete a standardized teacher's examination as a prerequisite to obtaining a teaching certificate.
Bans preferential treatment to a public or private university applicant because of the student's familial relationship to a previous university attendee.
