Rep. Mary Messier

Primary HB 5976

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME

Provides $4,000,000 to support comprehensive and effective afterschool, school vacation, summer learning and workforce development programs for students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12).

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4M for K-12 after-school programs, directly increasing state funding for public education services.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationProvides $4M for K-12 afterschool/summer programs, directly funding educational access and student support initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5978

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that in local educational agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides property tax relief for districts with high poverty rates, directly supporting tax relief for lower-income communities per title and summary.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationIncreases per-pupil funding for high-poverty schools (over 45% below 185% poverty line), directly advancing educational equity through targeted resource allocation.95% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5979

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Requires a review by the department of elementary and secondary education of the formula components used to compute the aid needed to support high need students.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief,' directly advancing tax relief for homeowners, aligning with support indicators for tax reduction.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill targets equity for high-need students via formula review, aligning with education equity goals and funding support indicators.75% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5977

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Removes language that requires the department of elementary and secondary education to prorate funds to school districts in certain situations and eliminate funding for certain programs.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates funding for certain programs, defunding essential services per bill summary.90% confidence EducationOpposes EducationEliminates funding for certain programs and removes proration requirements, directly reducing school district resources and funding stability.95% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6279

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT G. SALISBURY

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6279 is a procedural bill that expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' deepest condolences and sympathy on the passing of the Honorable Robert G. Salisbury. The resolution acknowledges his life of service as a firefighter and former State Representative, and directs a copy to be transmitted to his family.

Passed Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5399

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief by allowing school districts to opt out of unfunded state mandates, reducing local tax burdens.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllows districts to avoid unfunded mandates, reducing financial strain and supporting equitable resource allocation in schools.85% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5407

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS', MUNICIPAL AND STATE EMPLOYEES EARLY RETIREMENT PENALTY

Reduces the current varying percentages for early retirement penalty for teachers, municipal and state employees to a cumulative annual reduction of 3% and monthly reduction of .25%.

died Apr 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5472

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHER'S RETIREMENT

Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. Grant a 2.89% COLA for eligible retirees. Provided a modification reducing federal AGI for public pension benefits from the RI employees retirement system.

died Apr 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5198

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Allows teachers, state and municipal employees to retire upon the earlier of reaching age sixty (60) with thirty (30) years of service or the employee's retirement eligibility date under present state statutes.

EducationSupports EducationBill provides teachers with an earlier retirement option (age 60, 30 years service), supporting educator benefits and retention within education policy.90% confidence

died Apr 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6238

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

Effective January 1, 2025, an annual cost-of-living increase, based upon the yearly Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U), to the retirement allowance for all state employees and all beneficiaries to be reinstated.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReinstates annual cost-of-living adjustments for state retiree benefits, increasing state budget expenditures on retirement programs.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReinstates inflation-adjusted retirement benefits for state employees, expanding worker benefits under employment standards per bill summary.92% confidence

died Apr 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track