Adopts the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact and would establish a joint public agency known as the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact commission to administer the provisions of the compact between the states.
Prohibits healthcare entities from interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain a clinician-administered drug from their provider or pharmacy of choice.
Exempts out-of-state businesses and their employees performing services, during declared state or federal disasters or emergencies, from state or local business requirements, as well as state or local taxes or fees.
Expands the law on school lunch service contracts requirements that provides for payment to workers/aides for 180 days or the contract for the school year, exclusive of paid time off, including vacation days or other forms of compensatory time off.
Provide the maximum number of unrelated persons living together that could be constitute an individual household would not be less than one person per bedroom.
Allows manufacturer-wineries to sell up to three (3) drinks of wine for on-site consumption or three (3) bottles of wine for off-site consumption or three (3) bottles of wine for off-site consumption.
Requires information on the public's rights and privileges of the shore to be included in disclosure forms for the sale of vacant land or real property.
Repeals the authority of the health insurance commissioner to enforce any act of Congress/decision of federal court invalidating or repealing the prohibition of annual lifetime limits on health insurance in this state.
Adds the month of August to the dates a Class A retail alcoholic beverage establishment can offer unlimited free samples of wine, beer and distilled spirits products.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Senator Roger A. Picard for his long-term service to the people of Rhode Island. It recognizes his legislative achievements, including bills that assist small businesses, support truck drivers, and promote clean-energy job training. The document also highlights his personal dedication to his community and family, noting his background as a social worker and his education. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Senator Picard as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions.
