Requires as part of the director of administration’s report to the general assembly to include information on the number of hybrid, combustion engine, plug-in hybrid, and ZEV vehicles in the light duty fleet. This act would take effect upon passage.
Creates an intervenor compensation program to provide compensation in the form of grants for legal fees, expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs to an intervenor in both, energy siting board and public utilities commission proceedings.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates May 2026 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight the challenges and impacts of brain tumors. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to leaders of four major brain tumor organizations, including the American Brain Tumor Association and the Rhode Island Brain & Spine Tumor Foundation. By doing so, the state aims to increase public understanding of the disease and support ongoing research efforts.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution officially designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Rhode Island to highlight Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a progressive and currently incurable disease. The bill aims to educate the public about the condition and show support for patients, their families, and researchers working toward a cure. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to ALS United RI, a local organization that advocates for people living with the disease.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Rhode Island. The bill aims to honor the historical contributions and cultural diversity of these communities within the state by encouraging residents to participate in educational programs and activities. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to individuals who have promoted AANHPI culture and history during a specific ceremony on May 19, 2026.
Limits use of restraints on juveniles in transport and court proceedings to safety or escape risks, requires least restrictive methods, and mandates reporting on when and why restraints were used.
Allows an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds.
Establishes a statewide "healthy school meals for all" universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.
Prohibits family court from detaining or committing any youth,12 years or younger, to training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses there is no other reasonable placement.
Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.
