Rep. Jason Knight

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (HR 5542), not a substantive bill. It expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences to the Lane family following the deaths of Christine Lane and her son Spencer in a January 2025 plane crash. The resolution formally extends "deepest sympathy" and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to Douglas Lane and Milo Lane. It has no policy impact or effect on laws, regulations, or government programs - it serves only as a symbolic expression of support for the family.

Establishes a searchable database of healthcare professionals' complaint histories, accessible to employers. License holders can review and dispute inaccuracies, while maintaining current criminal background check requirements.

Amends the definition of public works so that it would include any public works projects performed for any city or town or quasi-municipal entity and the state and any quasi-state entity.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) celebrating "Physician Anesthesiologists Week" in Rhode Island from January 29-February 4, 2025. It formally recognizes physician anesthesiologists for their role in patient safety during surgery, labor, pain management, and care for Veterans, without creating new policies or affecting anyone through legal requirements. The resolution urges citizens to acknowledge their work and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the American Society of Anesthesiologists. It passed the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It expresses the House's condolences upon the passing of Anthony Eugene Piccirilli, a longtime Deputy Clerk for the Rhode Island State Superior Court and community member. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his widow, Linda Piccirilli, and family. It has no policy impact or effect on laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on January 28, 2025. It expresses condolences to the family of Anthony V. Arico, a former Deputy Director of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation and longtime public servant. The resolution formally recognizes his 30-year career in state government, military service, and decades of community involvement in Barrington. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his widow, Joan G. Arico. This resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions.

Maddy summaryHR 5008 is a procedural resolution limiting House members to introducing no more than 18 bills or resolutions per legislative session, excluding specific categories. It excludes city/town bills, corporate charter reinstatements, ceremonial resolutions, appropriations, and study commission-related bills. Members must file bills by February 16, 2025 (for the 2023-2024 session), with exceptions allowing up to three late introductions after that date under strict conditions. This rule applies to all members of the House of Representatives during the 2023-2024 legislative sessions.

Creates a custody procedure for pets in divorce and separation proceedings based on the best interests of the animal. This act would not apply to assistance/service animals.

Would extend the reporting and expiration dates, and amend the commission’s purpose to include glass and aluminum products, and increase the membership to twenty (20), and would report back by April 25, 2025, and expire on April 30, 2025.

Establishes the Rhode Island lake management program within the department of environmental management to aid with lake and pond management issues relating to the control of aquatic invasive plants.