Amends tax law on renewable energy products to exempt certain additional products from sales tax including battery energy storage system equipment, if supplied by a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic equipment.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates May 2024 as "Rhode Island Pharmacy Advocacy Month" within the state. It aims to recognize the contributions of over 6,000 licensed pharmacy professionals and highlight their role in improving patient care and public health. The resolution encourages citizens, healthcare workers, and organizations to participate in events that promote the importance of pharmacists in the healthcare system. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association and the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands the legal definition of "public official" in Rhode Island to explicitly include election officials and poll workers. By adding these individuals to the existing list, the legislation ensures that anyone who knowingly makes threats against them or their immediate families is charged with a felony. The penalty for such threats remains a prison term of up to five years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. This change directly affects the legal protections available to those administering elections and aims to cover threats motivated by hostility toward their public duties.
Allows the town council of Portsmouth, by ordinance or resolution, to exempt Quaker Manor from valuation for taxation or to enter into tax abatement or payment in lieu of taxes agreements.
Directs the department of transportation to prepare a monthly "Washington Bridge snapshot report" containing information on the progress of repairs and other actions pertaining to the Washington Bridge.
Increases the state's share of supplementary assistance to individuals living in a state-licensed assisted-living residence from $332.00 to $352.00, of which $140.00 would be allocated to the personal needs allowance.
Establishes a child tax credit of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per dependent.
Authorizes emergency medical service agencies to transport individuals to alternative facilities for treatment and permits licensed providers for mental health disorders to treat patients within the community.
Bans state purchases of plastic bottles and also requires state funds to be used to lease or purchase electric vehicles and renewable energy efficient technologies for use on state property.
