Rep. Leo Felix

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution from the Rhode Island House of Representatives celebrates the 249th birthday of the U.S. Army. It acknowledges the Army's historical role in defending the nation and honoring the service and sacrifices of its soldiers. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Secretary of the U.S. Army. This action is a ceremonial gesture that does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Rhode Island. It urges citizens to observe the day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and to learn about the nation's history. The resolution does not change any laws or create new holidays but serves as an official statement of support for the annual celebration. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Governor of Rhode Island.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Comprehensive Community-Police Relationship Act to require state and municipal police departments in Rhode Island to collect detailed data on every routine traffic stop and vehicle search. Officers must record specific information for each stop, including the driver's perceived race and ethnicity, the reason for the stop, whether a search occurred, and the outcome such as citations or arrests. An outside agency chosen by the Department of Transportation will conduct an annual study of this data to analyze potential racial disparities in enforcement, with the first report due within 18 months of data collection beginning. The bill also mandates that quarterly summary reports be made public while keeping individual officer identities confidential, and it allows civil rights organizations to sue police departments that fail to comply with these data collection requirements.

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles.

Adds "loose material" to the contents of a vehicle that must be covered by a covering that must remain in place until the vehicle's contents are purged from the vehicle.

Reduces the number of commissioners on the board of commissioners to no less than fifteen and would add a d/b/a Serve RI designation after commissions name.

Includes the general assembly elections within the category of elections subject to the risk-limiting audits within the jurisdiction of the board of elections.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a program to track energy and water use in large commercial buildings in Rhode Island, aiming to help the state reach its net-zero emissions goal by 2050. It requires buildings with at least 25,000 square feet of floor area to report their performance using tools like the EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and sets future standards for how efficiently these buildings must operate. Owners of covered properties who do not meet these standards or reporting requirements may have to pay a compliance fee instead. The Office of Energy Resources will manage the program, develop rules for implementation, and ensure enough staff and funding are available to carry it out.

Exempts the property located at 94 Carpenter Street in Providence from the general law prohibiting liquor licenses within a certain proximity to schools or churches.

Permits state child support agencies to bring actions under the child support statute on behalf of a noncustodial parent who is incarcerated and unable to pay child support.