Sen. Mark McKenney

Maddy summarySB 2692 requires condominium associations to conduct structural surveys and reserve studies, fund reserves at a minimum of 15% of annual operating expenses, and create long-term repair plans. This directly affects all condominium associations managing residential properties, mandating proactive financial and structural planning. Key provisions include annual assessments of common areas' condition, setting aside 15% of operating funds for future repairs, and developing detailed maintenance schedules. The bill aims to ensure associations have sufficient funds and planning in place for major repairs before they become urgent or costly. It does not change current voting rules or involve other government entities.

Requires applications for energy facilities to take into consideration the 2021 Act on Climate and how the facility may advance or delay the greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

Permits the family court to retain jurisdiction over juveniles and allow the family court to order juveniles detained in the training school until the age of twenty-one if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child.

Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2028-2029, and providing additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved.

Establishes a statewide “Healthy School Meals for all” universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Julie Leddy, the Executive Director of the Coventry Housing Authority, as she retires after twenty-nine years of service. The measure formally congratulates her and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to her. It acknowledges her leadership in maintaining the authority's status as a high-performing agency and expanding affordable housing opportunities for residents. The bill does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official recognition of her contributions to the community.

Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2009, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2009, cutoff date.

Maddy summarySB 2027 adjusts compensation limits for retired teachers returning to work in specific educational roles. It maintains a $15,000 annual pay cap for retired teachers providing driver education instruction (as specified in subsection d)(3)), while establishing a separate $25,000 annual cap for retired teachers teaching general classroom instruction at state colleges/universities (subsection d)(2)). The bill directly affects retired educators certified in driver education or classroom teaching who return to part-time work. Key provisions require no reduction of retirement benefits during such employment, prohibit additional service credits, and mandate monthly reporting to the retirement board. The change does not alter existing retirement benefits but sets clear annual pay limits for these specific post-retirement roles.

Maddy summarySB 2090 changes retirement benefit calculations for police officers and firefighters employed by towns and cities. Starting July 1, 2026, their retirement allowance will be based on their accrued benefit as of June 30, 2026, plus 2.5% of their final compensation for each year of service after that date. Retirees who are 57 with at least 30 years of service will continue using the previous formula until 2026 and then switch to the new calculation for service after that date. The bill preserves existing options for how benefits are paid to survivors after retirement.

Affords an option for police and firefighters to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, who seek retirement after twenty (20) years of service, upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).