Defines an alternative nicotine product as any noncombustible product without tobacco leaf but nicotine from another source and also taxes alternative nicotine products at $2.00 per container up to 20 units.
Defines “electronic nicotine-delivery system shop” and requires that ten percent (10%) of sales revenue from said shops be transferred to the tobacco cessation programs pursuant to § 27-20-53.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates March 19, 2026, as "Rhode Island College Day" in the State of Rhode Island to honor the institution's contributions to the community. The bill recognizes Rhode Island College as the state's oldest public college and highlights its academic programs, athletic achievements, and recent investments in modernizing facilities for science and cybersecurity education. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the college president, Dr. Jack R. Warner, as a formal acknowledgment of the college's role in the state's education and economic development.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the Feast of Saint Joseph, honoring the patron saint of workers and family. It recognizes Saint Joseph's role as a symbol of faith, hard work, and family solidarity, particularly within the Italian-American community in Rhode Island. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island. This is a ceremonial document that acknowledges cultural heritage and does not create new laws or policies.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life and legacy of the late Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and officially names the Rhode Island Senate Chamber in his memory. The bill directly affects the Rhode Island Senate by formally dedicating the chamber to Ruggerio, who served as Senate President and the longest-serving member of the Senate for over 40 years. Key provisions include expressing sympathy to Ruggerio's family, authorizing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his family, and establishing the chamber naming as a permanent tribute to his public service. The resolution does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as a commemorative measure recognizing Ruggerio's leadership and contributions to the state.
Maddy summarySB 2742 would authorize the state lottery division to operate non-charitable bingo games, creating a new legal framework for this activity. It directly affects the state lottery division by granting it the specific power to run these games, which are typically restricted under current law. The key provision establishes a new chapter in state law to govern non-charitable bingo operations under the lottery division's oversight. This bill does not change existing charitable bingo rules but adds a new, state-run option for bingo games.
Increases the number of state childcare licensing inspectors to meet the national recommended average of one inspector for every fifty (50) to sixty (60) childcare providers.
Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling two hundred seventeen million dollars ($217,000,000) for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November 2026.
Defines a seasonably-habitable non-owner occupied residence, which is not the primary residence of the taxpayer, and which would be exempt from the non-owner occupied property tax.
