Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require.
Maddy summarySB 330 allows cities and towns to create ordinances that permit the waiver of interest on one quarter's overdue property tax payment. This applies to both residential and commercial property owners who meet specific criteria, such as owning the property for at least five years and having a history of timely tax payments. The bill stipulates that the maximum interest waiver cannot exceed $500 and requires a written request from the taxpayer. If granted, the remaining tax balance can still be paid on a quarterly basis.
Prohibits dental insurers from refusing to honor directions to pay from insured, modifying benefits to be paid. Requires providers to accept payment by virtual credit card as unfair claims practices.
Increases the income range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and tax credit up to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850), for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes.
Maddy summarySB 110, known as "The Rhode Island Family Caregiver Tax Credit Act," establishes a state income tax credit for eligible Rhode Island resident taxpayers. The bill allows a credit of 50% of certain uncompensated expenses, up to a maximum of $1,000, incurred for the care and support of a qualifying family member. Eligible family members must be at least 65 years old or have a disability, require assistance with daily activities, and reside with the caregiver for at least six months. This credit, which cannot reduce tax liability below zero, is intended to help relieve the financial burden on family caregivers and applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 693 proposes to expand eligibility for Medicare Savings Programs, which help low-income seniors and people with disabilities pay for Medicare costs. The bill increases the income limit for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program to 125% of the federal poverty line, enabling more individuals to receive assistance with Medicare Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and co-payments. It also sets an income limit for the Qualified Individual (QI) program between 125% and 168% of the federal poverty line, assisting these individuals with Medicare Part B premiums. Enrollment in these programs automatically provides additional help with prescription drug costs. The Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services is tasked with implementing these changes.
Authorizes and funds the painting of a portrait of the president of the senate and former presidents of the senate who may be living to be hung in the state house.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1080 proclaims May 19th, 2025, as "Greek and Pontic Genocide Remembrance Day" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution formally recognizes and commemorates the Greek and Pontic Genocide of 1913-1923, joining the Rhode Island Senate with the Greek-American community in solemn remembrance.
Allows unpaid fines for violations of municipal ordinances to be recorded as alien in the land records, where the violating real property is located. The lien would be added to amount of real estate taxes owed on the property at issue.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1075 welcomes Eliza Reid, a renowned writer and former First Lady of Iceland, to the Rhode Island State House. The resolution acknowledges her achievements in literature and her advocacy for gender equality, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
