Sen. Mark McKenney

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates March 19, 2026, as "Rhode Island College Day" in the State of Rhode Island to honor the institution's contributions to the community. The bill recognizes Rhode Island College as the state's oldest public college and highlights its academic programs, athletic achievements, and recent investments in modernizing facilities for science and cybersecurity education. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the college president, Dr. Jack R. Warner, as a formal acknowledgment of the college's role in the state's education and economic development.

Prevents anyone from wagering money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a greyhound race or other dog race, or accept or facilitate such wagering, regardless of the location at which the race takes place.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of key events in the American Revolutionary War involving Irish Americans, including the British withdrawal from Boston on St. Patrick's Day 1776 and the signing of the Declaration of Independence by eight Irish American delegates. It highlights the contributions of Irish-born or Irish-descended figures such as General John Sullivan and the signers of the Declaration, noting their roles in founding the United States and inspiring later Irish independence movements. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Chair of the Senate of Ireland, formally recognizing this historical connection between the two nations.

Merges the coastal resources management council with the department of environmental management and creates the bureau of coastal resources management within the department of environmental management.

Provides that original equipment manufacturers, implemented by/with surrogate distributors, of agricultural equipment, provide to independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics-enabled agricultural equipment.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a long-term care reform system in Rhode Island that prioritizes funding for home and community-based services over institutional care for people aged 65 and older and adults with disabilities. It directs the state to allocate at least 50% of Medicaid long-term care funding toward community-based options while maintaining financial stability for existing services. The legislation creates a tiered eligibility system with common income standards for both institutional and home-based care, and includes protections for current nursing home residents who might otherwise lose coverage if they transition to community settings. Additionally, the bill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for assisted living services by 13% starting in 2027 and consolidates various home and community-based service programs into a single system.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses condolences to the family of the late James M. Donelan, a former Rhode Island State Senator from Warwick. The bill honors his life and career, noting his service in the 15th District from 1990 to 2002 and his work on the Good Driving Statute. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to Donelan's family as a formal acknowledgment of the Senate's respect for his contributions to public service and his community.

Permits municipalities to enter into contracts with the department of transportation for the municipality to perform minor and routine maintenance work on state highways, roadways, and shoulders located within the municipality.

Amends sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment.

Amends the definition of "domestic violence" to include the coercive control of another resulting in a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with another person's free will or personal liberty.