Imposes an additional local hotel tax in the city of Newport, at a rate of two and one-half percent (2.5%) to be retained and used for its public infrastructure and resiliency purposes.
Establishes a Rhode Island creative futures fund in the amount of eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000).
Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights to add rules governing encampments and includes the right to clean and sanitary conditions.
Maddy summarySB 3057 updates the rules for declaring candidacy and filing nomination papers for party and independent candidates in state and local elections. The bill primarily changes the deadlines for submitting these documents, shifting the filing window for primary elections to occur later in June and adjusting specific dates for special and federal elections. It also clarifies the information candidates must include on their declaration forms, such as their address, party affiliation, and certifications regarding their criminal history and mental competency. Additionally, the legislation modifies the timeline for local boards to check signatures and certify nomination papers to ensure candidates qualify for the ballot. These changes directly affect voters who wish to run for office and the election officials responsible for processing their paperwork.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses condolences for the passing of Gregory A. Jones, a retired firefighter and dedicated public servant from Cumberland, Rhode Island. The document honors his life by highlighting his 31-year career as an engineer for Verizon and his subsequent service as a firefighter with the Cumberland Fire District until his retirement in 2022. It also acknowledges his extensive volunteer work with organizations like the Rhode Island Special Olympics and his roles within various firefighters' unions. Finally, the resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the text to Jones' surviving family members, including his mother, children, and siblings.
Prohibits a landlord from inquiring about the immigration status of a tenant subject to any federal laws or regulations, but may request financial information or proof of identity.
Allows the department of administration to temporarily loan the state battle flags and markers to approved federal or state agencies under the condition that such loan is insured by bond against damage or loss.
Establishes concurrent jurisdiction between the Rhode Island Family Court and the Federal Government for the purposes of adjudicating minors who have allegedly committed a crime while residing on a military installation located in Rhode Island.
