Rep. David Morales

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 5782

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID

Includes municipal detention facility corporations as exempt from taxation, and requires that an amount equal to 27% of all tax that would have been collected if the property was taxable be paid to the municipality annually.

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5204

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS

Allows an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds.

EducationSupports EducationBill enables school districts to receive state reimbursement for transportation costs, ensuring funding for a core operational need in K-12 education.85% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides state reimbursement for school transportation costs, directly funding pupil transit infrastructure beyond municipal limits.90% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5743

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS

Maddy summaryHB 5743 proposes several changes to teacher certification in Rhode Island. It would automatically extend existing teacher certifications, held as of July 1, 2025, for three or five years without fees. The bill also aims to boost teacher recruitment by waiving initial certification and Praxis exam fees for a three-year period. Furthermore, it would allow experienced teachers to acquire additional certifications and directs the Department of Education to create more flexible pathways for teacher and administrator certification, including recognizing non-traditional experience.

EducationSupports EducationWaives certification fees and extends credentials to boost teacher recruitment/retention, directly supporting educator access and school staffing needs.90% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5751

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief,' directly supporting tax relief for homeowners as a core component of the legislation.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationIncludes Medicaid enrollment in foundation aid formula, increasing funding for schools serving low-income students through equity-focused calculation.85% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5400

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES

Requires that the state's share to public libraries be fixed at twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount appropriated by the city or town in their budgets for fiscal year 2026.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 25% state funding for public libraries, ensuring consistent budget allocation for essential public services.95% confidence

died Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 6073

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY HOME -- VISITING ACT

Changes annual reporting requirements for the state’s family home-visiting program and also impacts appropriation and spending of funds in order to access maximum federal funding for these programs.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesModifies appropriation process to maximize federal funding for family home-visiting program, ensuring continued program funding without reducing state spending.85% confidence

died Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 6265

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DOROTHY JEAN MCCAFFREY

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution extends the deepest condolences of the State of Rhode Island House of Representatives on the passing of Dorothy Jean McCaffrey, also known as "Dottie." The resolution acknowledges her life, her contributions to her family and community, and directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to her family.

Passed Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5361

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY ACT

Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires warrants for law enforcement access to electronic data, protecting civil rights and enhancing privacy oversight in criminal procedure.95% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires warrants for law enforcement access to electronic data, strengthening privacy protections under criminal procedure.95% confidence

died Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5194

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Maddy summaryHB 5194 seeks to provide property tax relief to elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes. The bill increases the maximum income threshold for eligibility for property tax credits to $50,000. It also raises the maximum available tax credit to $850 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Furthermore, the bill introduces annual adjustments to both the income range and the maximum credit based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U).

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax relief for elderly/disabled by raising income threshold and credit amount, directly supporting lower-income tax relief under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax relief to elderly/disabled homeowners/renters, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for vulnerable groups through expanded credits and CPI adjustments.95% confidence

died Apr 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track