Sen. Matt LaMountain

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would remove the 30-day state and local residency requirement for voting, instead requiring voters to be registered by election day. It would maintain a 30-day residency requirement for candidates seeking office but eliminate the prior 30-day voter registration deadline. The amendment would directly affect all voters and candidates in Rhode Island by changing eligibility rules for elections. If approved by voters, it would replace the current voting and candidacy provisions in the state constitution, effective January 1, 2027.

Amends several statutes relating to elections and the dates for primaries and dates within which to file nomination papers and object to nomination papers.

Maddy summarySB 2282 requires local election boards to provide clearer voter information for local ballot questions and early voting. It mandates posting and advertising ballot question details (including cost estimates for bond issues) in public locations, newspapers, or via mailed notices 25 days before elections, plus publishing the same information on municipal websites for 25 days. The bill also requires early voting dates, hours, and locations to be advertised in newspapers and maintained on websites with accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.0 AA). These changes directly affect local election boards and voters by standardizing how election information is delivered and ensuring accessibility.

Requires that Medicaid enrollment be maintained or provided to all inmates in the first 30 days of incarceration at the adult correctional institutions within the department of corrections and the last 30 days of incarceration when possible.

Exempts a single-family, primary residence, owned by a taxpayer, who is at least sixty-five (65) years old, and has been a Rhode Island resident for at least forty (40) years. It also excludes multi-family and income-producing properties.

Maddy summarySB 2366 amends Rhode Island's personal income tax code to modify how tuition savings program contributions are treated for tax purposes. It allows taxpayers to subtract up to $500 ($1,000 for joint returns) annually from federal adjusted gross income for contributions made to Rhode Island's tuition savings program, with specific restrictions on what qualifies as a deductible contribution. This affects residents using the tuition savings program who claim tax deductions for contributions. The bill also clarifies rules for nonqualified withdrawals from these accounts and their tax treatment. The changes apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

Adds probation officers and parole officers to the definition of "police officer" for purposes of salary payments during line of duty illness or injury.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically celebrates "Physician Anesthesiologists Week" in Rhode Island from January 26-February 1, 2026. It recognizes physician anesthesiologists for their role in patient safety during surgeries, labor, pain management, and care for Veterans, highlighting their extensive training and leadership in the Anesthesia Care Team model. The resolution urges citizens to acknowledge their contributions and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the American Society of Anesthesiologists. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates January 30, 2026, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution" in Rhode Island. It commemorates Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American who challenged the WWII internment of people of Japanese descent, and encourages Rhode Islanders to reflect on civil liberties and constitutional rights. The resolution promotes civic education through planned events involving schools, legal groups, and community organizations. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding legal effect but formally recognizes Korematsu's legacy.

Expands the definition of peace officers to include juvenile program workers and shift coordinators at the department of youth, children and families.