Sen. Linda Ujifusa

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates Jim Hoyt, the long-time CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, for receiving the 2024 Masters and Mentors Award from the Boys & Girls Club of America. The bill recognizes his nearly five decades of service and leadership, highlighting his dedication to mentoring youth and fostering a supportive environment for thousands of young people. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Mr. Hoyt as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions to the community.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses condolences for the death of Jason Alan Golditch, a long-time employee of the Rhode Island General Assembly's Office of Capitol Television. The document honors his thirty-six-year career and personal life, noting his roles as a producer, journalist, and devoted family man. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Golditch's wife, Lynda, and his family.

Provides that statements by a health care provider regarding the unanticipated outcome of a patient's medical care and treatment shall be inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability or as evidence of an admission.

Provides that the fifth day in April in each year be designated as "Rhode Island Gold Star Spouses Day" with appropriate exercises in public places and with flags flown at half-staff over the state house.

Maddy summarySB 2172 proposes to increase the minimum property tax exemption for veterans in Rhode Island from $1,000 to $6,000. This change would apply to individuals who served honorably in various U.S. military conflicts, as well as their unmarried widows or widowers. The bill allows local towns to set their own exemption amounts, which often exceed the state minimum, and it clarifies how the exemption is applied to a veteran's real and personal property.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Pawtuxet Rangers, a historic Rhode Island militia group established in 1774. The document highlights the unit's long legacy of service, including its role in the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Dorr Rebellion, as well as its modern reactivation in 1972. It authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the current commanding officer of the Pawtuxet Rangers.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses official support for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 2024 "Light The Night" walk event scheduled for September 22, 2024. The bill encourages all Rhode Islanders to participate in the evening walk, which begins at the State House and aims to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient support services. By passing this measure, the Senate authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the event's campaign manager, Laura Lanni. The document serves as a commemorative gesture rather than a law that changes specific regulations or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 214th anniversary of Colombia's independence on July 20, 2024. It formally recognizes the historical events that led to Colombia's freedom from Spanish rule and highlights the shared values between the United States and Colombia. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to the Colombian American Cultural Society and Colombia en Rhode Island.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state's criminal injuries compensation program to include victims of hit-and-run incidents who suffer serious bodily injury. Currently, the program covers compensation for various violent crimes, but this legislation specifically adds failure to stop after a collision causing significant harm to the list of eligible offenses. By making this change, the law allows these victims to apply for financial assistance from the crime victim compensation fund, which is administered by a state office. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and aims to expand access to support for individuals injured in traffic accidents where the driver fled the scene.

Increases the income range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and tax credit up to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850), for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes.