Rep. Katie Kazarian

Maddy summaryThis Rhode Island House Resolution (HR 5211) symbolically recognizes the Lunar New Year celebration for "The Year of the Snake" on January 29, 2025. It acknowledges the cultural significance of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated by over 20% of the world, and expresses appreciation for the Rhode Island Asian community's contributions to the state's cultural diversity. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any legal obligations; it is purely ceremonial. The House directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Association of Chinese Americans.

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 extending condolences on the passing of Martin E. Cooper, a Rhode Island community leader and advocate for justice, bias prevention, and Holocaust education. The resolution formally expresses the House's deepest sympathy to his family - his wife Betsy, children, granddaughter, and siblings - and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to them. It does not create any new laws, policies, or funding. The resolution serves solely as a formal tribute to Mr. Cooper's life and community contributions.

Maddy summaryHR 5055 is a joint resolution appropriating $500,000 from the state treasury to Amos House, a Rhode Island nonprofit, for fiscal year 2025-2026. The funds are specifically designated to support Amos House's emergency food and shelter services, helping individuals address homelessness and poverty through its programs. The resolution directs the state controller to pay the funds upon receipt of proper vouchers. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or voting record yet available.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 2025 as "Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It formally recognizes the elevated cancer risks firefighters face - citing higher rates of specific cancers like mesothelioma and prostate cancer compared to the general population - based on CDC/NIOSH research. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). It has no binding policy effects but aims to raise public awareness about firefighter cancer risks. (1 sentence, as it is a procedural commemorative resolution.)

Amends works program to provide eligibility for benefits to pregnant persons from onset of pregnancy including lawful permanent residents, increases monthly cash benefits, disallows termination of benefits for failure to work, limits monetary sanctions.

Repeals the provision setting a different timeline for reimbursement of East Providence for the FY 2025, and would bring East Providence in line with other municipalities in the timing of reimbursements.

Amends the statutory provisions regarding domestic and foreign insurers and insurer examinations to provide provisions with regard to cybersecurity events involving Rhode Island consumers.

Provides the state's share of the basic program and approved expenditures would be paid to the city of East Providence in twelve (12) monthly installments.