Sen. Ana Quezada

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses condolences for the death of Thomas Conroy Boyle, a longtime funeral home president and former Providence City Council member. The bill formally acknowledges his life and public service, noting his family connections and community involvement. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Boyle's wife, Helen, and her family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates the family-owned Mr. Lemon business in Providence on its 50th anniversary of serving frozen lemonade treats to Rhode Island residents and visitors. The bill recognizes the company's history, which began in 1974 by founders Eileen and Joseph Rao and continues today under their three children, while also noting the brand's expanded flavor selection and a recent tribute flavor change. By passing this resolution, the Rhode Island Senate formally expresses gratitude for the business's long-standing role as a local staple and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the current owners.

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.

Allocates, to the cities and towns of the state, a portion of state income taxes for new employees of not-for-profit healthcare institutions and private educational institutions.

Exempts from taxation the non-commercial real and tangible personal property of Southside Community Land Trust, a Rhode Island domestic nonprofit corporation, located in Providence, Rhode Island.

Includes municipal detention facility corporations as exempt from taxation, and requires that an amount equal to twenty-seven percent (27%) of all tax that would have been collected if the property was taxable be paid to the municipality annually.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Rhode Island New Qualified Jobs Incentive Act 2015, sets a final end date for tax rate reductions provided under the state's Jobs Development Act. Specifically, it mandates that no new tax credits will be reserved for companies after June 30, 2024, and all existing rate reductions must stop by July 1, 2024. While the bill stops future incentives, it allows companies that qualified for these tax breaks before July 1, 2015, to keep their current rates as long as they continue to meet the original requirements. Essentially, the legislation ensures that the special tax benefits for job creation in Rhode Island will not extend beyond the year 2024.

Allows victims of violent crime receiving awards under the state's crime victim compensation program to use up to $1,000 of their total award to make reasonable modification to their residence to ensure their future safety.

Brings greater public scrutiny to the public auction sales of real estate in Rhode Island by requiring public auctions by any city or town of real estate or an interest therein shall only be done in person, not by electronic or remote procedures.

Provides $4 million to support after school and school vacation, summer learning workforce development programs for K-12 students with annual reports on status and programs.