Rep. Raymond Hull

Maddy summaryHR 7101 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 28th anniversary of Funda Fest, organized by the Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS). It recognizes RIBS' mission since 1998 to promote Black storytelling through performances and educational events, and acknowledges Funda Fest's 28-year history of engaging thousands statewide. The resolution urges all Rhode Islanders to participate in Funda Fest 2026 (January 13-25) to learn about Black history and traditions through storytelling. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to RIBS, with no new policies or funding impacts.

Defines “anti-Semitism” for the state human affairs commission to use while investigating and working to resolve complaints of discrimination and for the commission against prejudice and bias to use in defining hate crimes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 7062) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on January 13, 2026, to express condolences for the passing of Josephine B. Finnegan. It formally extends "deepest sympathy and condolences" to her family - specifically her children Rosemary Finnegan and Kevin Finnegan - and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to them. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding; it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to her life and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in Rhode Island. It formally honors law enforcement officers for their service and urges citizens to show appreciation through actions like wearing blue clothing, writing thank-you notes, or participating in the annual Blue Blood Drive (January 1-14). The resolution has no binding policy changes and is purely symbolic, directing the Secretary of State to share it with the Rhode Island Fraternal Order of Police.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House Resolution (HR 7001) passed on January 6, 2026, expressing condolences for the December 13, 2025, Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured eleven. It formally honors Rhode Island law enforcement (including Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez), firefighters (led by Fire Chief Derek Silva), medical personnel at Rhode Island Hospital, Mayor Brett Smiley, and Attorney General Peter Neronha for their response to the tragedy. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely provides ceremonial recognition through a written expression of gratitude and support to the named officials and first responders.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 7000) commemorates Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, two Brown University students killed in a December 13, 2025, shooting, and acknowledges nine injured students. It formally honors their memory, offers condolences to their families, condemns the violence, and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to their families. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions; it is a commemorative statement.

Provides that the trapping and subsequent release of any unowned feral or free roaming cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering of the cat would not be considered abandonment.

Maddy summaryHB 6231 grants a specific exception to standard liquor licensing rules, allowing a Class B license for the property at 1441 Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence. This overrides the usual restriction that prohibits liquor licenses within 200 feet of schools or places of worship. The bill directly affects the owner of that single property by enabling a license that would otherwise be blocked under existing law. It is a targeted exception, not a broader policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 5768 requires the DMV to provide pro-rata refunds for unused portions of vehicle registrations when owners voluntarily cancel their registration early. This directly affects vehicle owners who cancel registrations before expiration, such as those selling or retiring vehicles mid-cycle. The bill amends registration fee rules to allow refunds for unused time, calculated based on the remaining registration period. It does not change standard registration fees but adds a mechanism for credit when registrations are canceled voluntarily. The bill was passed by the legislature but vetoed by the governor on July 2, 2025.

Provides that when a registrant voluntarily cancels the registrant's motor vehicle registration, that person receives a credit for the time remaining on the original registration to be applied to a future registration.