Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by improving the fairness and timeliness of arbitration and appraisal proceedings, and preventing insurers from delaying or obstructing the dispute resolution process.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates March 26, 2026, as "URI Day" at the Rhode Island State House to honor the University of Rhode Island. The bill recognizes the university's achievements as a top public research institution and acknowledges its contributions to education, research, and economic development in the state. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the university president. The measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses the Rhode Island Senate's deepest condolences to the family and friends of Michael J. Murphy, who passed away after a four-year battle with cancer. The bill honors Murphy's life by acknowledging his roles as a husband, father, community leader, and long-time basketball coach who dedicated over 35 years to mentoring youth at St. Joseph School. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to Murphy's family as a formal gesture of respect.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates March 2026 as National Social Work Month in Rhode Island to honor the contributions of social workers in the state. The measure recognizes the profession's role in addressing mental health, addiction, poverty, and social justice issues across schools, hospitals, and government agencies. It calls on citizens to support the National Association of Social Workers Rhode Island Chapter and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the organization's executive director.
Updates, streamlines the law regarding loss or suspension of license by the DMV, and eliminates the provisions that the division may suspend a license for reckless or negligent operation of a motor vehicle or for frequency of offense.
Allows the medical advisory board to suspend the license of an operator-- authorizes the medical advisory board to order an operator to use an interlock ignition system.
Permits property owners or contractors to utilize an independent building inspector if the municipality’s building inspector does not inspect the property within twenty days of notification.
Allows any vehicle eligible for registration with a gross weight of under eight thousand eight hundred pounds (8,800 lbs.) as long it is accompanied by a registrant's affidavit declaring it would not be used for commercial purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill would change the registration schedule for commercial vehicles from an annual requirement to a biennial one, meaning these vehicles would need to be registered every two years instead of every year. The change applies specifically to commercial vehicles and would be implemented through rules set by the state's Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles. The bill also clarifies how combination plates work for certain commercial vehicles that may be used for both business and personal purposes. This adjustment aims to reduce the administrative burden on commercial vehicle owners while maintaining the state's vehicle registration system.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution welcomes the Narragansett Council of Scouting America to the Rhode Island State House and celebrates Scouting Month in February. The bill recognizes the council's youth development programs, community service efforts, and educational opportunities provided to thousands of Rhode Island youth and their families. It formally thanks Scouts and volunteer leaders for their contributions to leadership training, food drives, and outdoor education programs throughout the state. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the council's executive director.
