Amends several provisions relative to motorcycles and motor scooter license and educational requirements including deleting the learners permit requirement for motorcycles.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 170th anniversary of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Peace and Amity and celebrates the long-standing friendship between Rhode Island and Japan. It highlights historical connections, such as Commodore Matthew Perry's role in establishing diplomatic ties and the state's maritime heritage, alongside modern economic contributions from Japanese companies operating in Rhode Island. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to federal officials in Washington and the Consul General of Japan in Boston to formally recognize this anniversary and encourage continued cultural and economic cooperation.
Prohibits a landlord from inquiring about the immigration status of a tenant subject to any federal laws or regulations, but may request financial information.
Provides amendments to the cannabis act relating to the definition of a social equity applicant and the required fee to maintain such status as a social equity applicant.
Maddy summaryThis bill codifies the Katie Beckett program into state law to ensure children under 19 with significant medical needs can receive Medicaid coverage at home rather than in an institution. It establishes that these children must be reassessed for clinical eligibility annually unless a doctor confirms their condition is unlikely to change, while also allowing their service hours to increase by up to 10% per week if needed to match institutional care costs. Additionally, the legislation authorizes state health officials to seek necessary federal waivers to maintain the program's compliance with federal guidelines.
Allows victims of violent crime receiving awards under the state's crime victim compensation program to use up to $1,000 of their total award to make reasonable modification to their residence to ensure their future safety.
Provides the state would cover dialysis for the treatment of end stage renal disease ("ESRD") and kidney transplants for persons who do not qualify for full Medicaid due to their immigration status.
Provides eligibility for an additional forty dollars ($40.00) per month in food stamp benefits to certain qualifying persons or households eligible for food stamp benefits, commencing July 1, 2024.
Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.
Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to restore $20 million in funding for Rhode Island's Down Payment Assistance program, which helps first-time homebuyers with low to moderate incomes afford a home. The legislation would direct the state treasurer to release these funds to eligible buyers, providing up to $20,000 toward their down payment to remove financial barriers to homeownership. It specifically addresses the removal of this funding in the 2024-2025 proposed budget by authorizing the appropriation from the state treasury for that fiscal year.
