Rep. Katie Kazarian

Primary HB 5600

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Maddy summaryHB 5600 amends the legislative purpose and operational guidelines for charter public schools in Rhode Island. It reinforces that charter schools are public institutions, subject to federal anti-discrimination laws, and aims to foster innovation, improve student learning, and increase opportunities for at-risk pupils. The bill establishes new requirements, such as mandating local written support from town or city councils for network charter schools or expansions. It also details specific criteria for charter revocation and sets a cap of 35 charters statewide, with a focus on serving at-risk students.

EducationSupports EducationReinforces charter schools as public institutions, aims to foster innovation and increase opportunities for at-risk pupils, establishing new requirements to support expansion.95% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6275

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES

Includes an individual who is seventy-five (75) years of age or older with a combined disability rating of fifty percent (50%), as eligible for disabled veterans license plates.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands eligibility for disabled veteran license plates to include 75+ age with 50% disability, a direct recognition and benefit for veterans.89% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6045

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Mandates public schools (K-12) have one full-time certified social worker for every 250 students and allocates $2 million in the fiscal year 2025 budget for school districts and municipalities to hire additional social workers.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M in FY2025 budget for school social workers, increasing public service funding per bill summary.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationMandates social worker staffing and allocates $2M for school mental health support, directly increasing resources for K-12 students.95% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6234

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORTING

Amends various sections of law relating to campaign contributions and expenditures including prohibitions on self-dealing with committee funds and prohibits donations made in fictitious names.

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5746

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RESIDENCE OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES

Relieves East Providence from providing any educational/financial resources to children in the CRAFT program or other Bradley Hospital programs. Requires the school district of origin where the student was last registered to bear this responsibility.

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 HR 6258

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 24, 2025, AS "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915 TO 1923, AND IN HONOR OF ARMENIAN-AMERICANS

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution proclaims April 24, 2025, as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" in the State of Rhode Island. It also requests the President and U.S. Congress to call on the Turkish government to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide and make restitution, and expresses sympathy to the Armenian-American community.

Passed Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6266

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS' DAY" ON APRIL 23, 2025, AND THANKING ALL THE DEDICATED STAFF WHO WORK TIRELESSLY IN SUPPORT OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 6266 celebrates "Administrative Professionals' Day" on April 23, 2025. This resolution specifically thanks the dedicated administrative staff who work in support of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.

Passed Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5556

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PSYCHOLOGISTS

Includes licensed school psychologists under the provisions of the general laws governing the regulations of psychologists and expands the licensing of school psychologists for independent practice.

died Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5904

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE

Provides that evidence of life or work expectancy shall be based on statistical data using blended statistics and shall not be based on race, ethnicity or sex.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits using race/ethnicity/sex in court evidence calculations, advancing civil rights protections in judicial proceedings per Criminal Justice reform indicators.90% confidence

died Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track