Increases the maximum post retirement employment earnings from eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) a year for certain retired educators.
Increases passenger landing and boarding fees for passenger cruise vessels landing at a dock in Newport from three dollars ($3.00) to ten dollars ($10.00).
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the state's laws regarding educational services for children aged three to five by removing private schools from the chapter's coverage. Previously, the law required both public and approved private schools to follow specific regulations for early childhood education programs. The change means that private schools offering services to very young children are no longer subject to these particular statutory requirements. The legislation applies only to the specific age group and the general laws governing educational services, without altering funding or other unrelated policies.
Maddy summarySB 2322 amends state property tax laws to allow holders of a life estate to claim veteran's tax exemptions on the real property they own. This change directly affects individuals who possess a life estate in a property, enabling them to use the same tax breaks previously reserved for veterans and their unmarried widows or widowers. The bill does not create new exemptions but rather clarifies that life estate holders are eligible for the existing exemptions, which vary by municipality and can range from $1,000 to over $40,000 depending on the town. By making this adjustment, the legislation ensures that life estate owners in specific towns can reduce their property tax bills just like other qualifying veterans.
Requires all health care facilities to provide functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and least one person who is properly trained in the operation and use of an AED.
Establishes the behavioral health education, training, and coordination fund to receive the checkoff contributions from Rhode Island personal income tax returns for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2024.
Maddy summaryThis bill codifies the Rhode Island Early Care and Education Workforce Data Act to formally establish a statewide registry for early childhood educators. The Department of Human Services must implement this system by July 1, 2025, to collect data on staff working in licensed child care centers and family homes, including their demographics, qualifications, and turnover rates. Once established, the registry will provide educators with professional development opportunities and allow the state to generate annual reports on workforce characteristics for the public and government officials.
Exempts out-of-state businesses and their employees performing services, during declared state or federal disasters or emergencies, from state or local business requirements, as well as state or local taxes or fees.
Amends various provisions relative to the duties of the state building commissioner and would establish a building code education and training unit to educate building officials and inspectors statewide.
Mandates, as of 1/1/26, all recovery housing facilities register with department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals adhere to the National Alliance for Recovery Residences process.
