Rep. Raymond Hull

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) celebrating "Physician Anesthesiologists Week" in Rhode Island from January 29-February 4, 2025. It formally recognizes physician anesthesiologists for their role in patient safety during surgery, labor, pain management, and care for Veterans, without creating new policies or affecting anyone through legal requirements. The resolution urges citizens to acknowledge their work and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the American Society of Anesthesiologists. It passed the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill adopts the operating rules for the Rhode Island House of Representatives for 2025 and 2026. It establishes procedures for the Speaker's authority (including calling sessions, declaring votes, and managing the calendar), sets the order of daily business (starting with committee reports and ending with adjournment), and defines deadlines for introducing bills. These rules directly govern how House members conduct legislative business, manage votes, and handle committee assignments during the 2025-2026 session.

Maddy summaryHB 5007 adopts the internal rules for the Rhode Island House of Representatives governing sessions during 2025 and 2026. It outlines the Speaker's authority to preside, refer bills, and declare votes; sets daily session times and voting procedures; establishes deadlines for bill introductions (February 15-16 annually); and permits secure electronic signatures for members. The bill directly affects House members, staff, and committee operations by standardizing procedural rules, but does not change public policy or impact constituents. This is a routine procedural measure to govern legislative workflow.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Representative Edward T. Cardillo, Jr. for his service representing District 42 in the Rhode Island House of Representatives. The resolution expresses gratitude for his four years of service, including committee work and legislative efforts like removing a vehicle license plate fee and supporting school funding. It has no policy provisions or concrete changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The resolution was passed by the House on January 23, 2025, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Representative Cardillo.

Changes the timeframe of the Revenue Estimating Conferences meeting to within the last ten (10) days of April and the first ten (10) days of November of each year.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) expressing the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences upon the death of Ralph P. Fargnoli, Sr. It honors his 70-year marriage, service in the U.S. Army (Korean War era, 3rd Infantry Regiment), 32 years with the U.S. Postal Service, and 22 years as a doorkeeper in the Rhode Island House. The resolution formally directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his wife, Phyllis, and his family. It has no policy impact or legal effect beyond expressing collective sympathy.

Maddy summaryHR 5095 is a procedural House Resolution expressing condolences on the passing of Cedric Paul Huntley, a former Executive Director of the Nonviolence Institute and community leader in Providence, Rhode Island. It formally extends the House's deepest condolences to his family, including his wife Anika Kimble-Huntley and surviving relatives. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to his family, commemorating his work in education, community service, and violence prevention. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create any new policies or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryHR 5059 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on January 15, 2025, to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It recognizes his civil rights legacy and efforts to advance equality, without creating new laws or affecting any specific group. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to state officials, Rhode Island's congressional delegation, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy impact beyond acknowledging Dr. King's historical significance.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 5065) expressing condolences for Sister Joan Rokicki, RSM, a long-time social justice advocate and Sister of Mercy. It honors her 40-year ministry at McAuley House in Providence, where she supported vulnerable communities through food, counseling, and enrichment programs. The resolution formally conveys the House's deepest condolences to her family and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to them. As a non-binding memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryHR 5011 is a procedural House resolution that would prohibit all members of the U.S. House of Representatives from displaying flags or banners of any size on their desks within the House chamber. The rule applies to every member's desk space but includes an exception for flags or banners placed on or behind the Speaker's rostrum. This change would directly affect all House members by altering the physical decor allowed in their designated workspace during chamber sessions. The resolution does not impact other areas of the Capitol or change substantive legislative processes.