Establishes a housing land bank program with the goal of creating affordable housing in the State of Rhode Island. The housing land bank would have the authority to buy, receive and hold property in furtherance of this goal.
Establishes building safety code standards for multi-dwelling buildings and requires the development of recommendations for resolving any conflicts between fire safety codes and the building codes.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the state's merit system to establish separate employment positions and salary scales specifically for employees of the Board of Elections. Under the new rules, the Department of Administration must manage these distinct roles within the unclassified pay plan, ensuring that salary adjustments for these workers do not exceed two grades per year. The legislation also mandates that any changes to the pay plan undergo a public hearing process where the public, employees, and appointing authorities can provide testimony before recommendations are submitted to the governor. Ultimately, this measure aims to create a dedicated compensation structure for election officials while maintaining oversight through the existing state personnel review procedures.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to allocate $2,000,000 in state funds to the Elisha Project, a nonprofit organization based in Pawtucket that works to reduce food insecurity across Rhode Island and the Blackstone Valley. The funding is intended to support the group's daily operations, which include providing food and essential necessities to families, children, veterans, and other community members in need. The legislation authorizes the state controller to release these funds from the general treasury once properly verified requests are submitted. This measure directly impacts the Elisha Project by providing financial resources to continue its community safety net services during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Prohibits colleges and universities from withholding a student's transcript due to the student failing to pay any expenses owed to the college or university but permits the withholding of a student's academic credits and grades or diploma or degree.
Allows members of the retirement system who served in the national guard or reserves and who qualifies as veterans to purchase retirement service credits.
Establishes a restrictive housing oversight committee for the purpose of monitoring the use of restrictive housing, as well as disciplinary confinement at the department of corrections.
Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights to add rules governing encampments and includes the right to clean and sanitary conditions.
This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the Rhode Island Black Business Association.
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.
