Establishes and funds an incentive program for landlords to offer reduced rents to eligible tenants. The program would be administered by the state department of housing with an appropriation of $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2024-2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the impact of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive and fatal disease that affects muscle control. The resolution aims to educate the public about the condition and encourage support for those living with it and the organizations working to find a cure. While the bill does not create new laws or funding, it directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the local ALS Foundation chapter.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that officially recognizes the 76th anniversary of Israel's independence and reaffirms the friendship between Rhode Island, the United States, and Israel. It does not create new laws or change policies but instead serves as a formal statement of support and appreciation for Israel's democratic values and historical significance. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island and the Israeli Consulate General in Boston.
Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal.
Provides that the trapping and subsequent release of any unowned feral or free roaming cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering of the cat would not be considered abandonment.
Removes the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for childcare assistance.
Creates the Rhode Island Child Care Assistance Program that governs both family eligibility for the state's child care subsidy program and the rates paid to child care providers serving families receiving a subsidy.
Eliminates the sunset on the provision of finding for child care for eligible child care educators and child care staff.
Allows for the issuance of Class BV liquor licenses for the properties located at 94 Carpenter Street and 1023 Broad Street, both in the city of Providence.
