Sen. David Tikoian

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 960) is a symbolic commemoration honoring Vietnam War veterans. It formally thanks and honors all America's and Rhode Island's Vietnam War veterans for their service and sacrifice, specifically referencing Rhode Island's existing law (G.L. §25-2-20) that designates March 29 as "Vietnam Veterans Day." The resolution asks all Rhode Island residents to remember veterans' contributions on March 29, 2025. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policies or funding but serves to recognize veterans' service.

Establishes a restricted receipt account for the benefit of the Rhode Island public transit authority, funded by sales taxes collected from ride-share companies, which said sales taxes would be exempt from indirect cost recovery provisions.

Increases, for persons subject to the Code of Ethics, the maximum value of an acceptable gift to $50.00 from a single interested person, but in no case can the gift have an aggregate value of more than $250 in any calendar year.

Provides that the “meetings” requirements from § 34-36.1-3.08 be applicable to condominiums created before July 1, 1982, and would permit remote participation in condominium meetings.

Redefines “farm” by reducing the amount of revenue from farm products required to be sold from ten thousand ($10,000) to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500).

Maddy summarySB 167 ensures that individuals under age 65 enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B (including those with disabilities or end-stage renal disease) and all Medicare beneficiaries over 65 have a guaranteed right to enroll in standardized Medicare Supplement Plan A during an annual one-month enrollment period. The bill prohibits insurers from using medical underwriting or conditioning coverage on health status for these enrollments. It requires the Health Insurance Commissioner to establish the annual enrollment period and mandates that insurers offer Plan A without exclusions for preexisting conditions. This policy directly affects Medicare beneficiaries seeking supplemental coverage, guaranteeing access to standardized Plan A without health-based barriers.

Directs the general assembly to fund ten full time equivalent positions in FY 2026 to support DEM's efforts in the areas of forestry and forestry projects.

Prohibits individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 933) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Rhode Island State Police Department's founding. It designates April 2025 as "State Police Month" and April 2, 2025, as "State Police Day," directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Police Superintendent. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on residents or law enforcement operations - it is purely ceremonial recognition of the department's historical milestone.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 935), not a substantive bill. It formally celebrates "URI Day" at the Rhode Island State House on April 1, 2025, to recognize the University of Rhode Island (URI) for its educational, research, and economic contributions to the state. The resolution highlights URI's status as a top-ranked public university and its role in workforce development, without creating any new legal requirements or affecting specific individuals or entities. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to URI's president.