Sen. Matt LaMountain

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses official support for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 2024 "Light The Night" walk event scheduled for September 22, 2024. The bill encourages all Rhode Islanders to participate in the evening walk, which begins at the State House and aims to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient support services. By passing this measure, the Senate authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the event's campaign manager, Laura Lanni. The document serves as a commemorative gesture rather than a law that changes specific regulations or policies.

Exempts 30% of the lessor’s assessed real property tax expense over $19,500 for each calendar year remaining on the 10 year lease dated July 27, 2021, of Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Prohibits insurance companies from paying a rate that is less than the approved Medicaid rate set by the executive office of health and human services.

Delays from June 1, 2024, until June 1, 2025, the necessity to conduct monitoring for the maximum number PFAS in drinking water and would amend the type of water systems to which the requirement applies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses condolences for the death of Thomas Conroy Boyle, a longtime funeral home president and former Providence City Council member. The bill formally acknowledges his life and public service, noting his family connections and community involvement. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Boyle's wife, Helen, and her family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates the family-owned Mr. Lemon business in Providence on its 50th anniversary of serving frozen lemonade treats to Rhode Island residents and visitors. The bill recognizes the company's history, which began in 1974 by founders Eileen and Joseph Rao and continues today under their three children, while also noting the brand's expanded flavor selection and a recent tribute flavor change. By passing this resolution, the Rhode Island Senate formally expresses gratitude for the business's long-standing role as a local staple and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the current owners.

Provides an option for members to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, upon reaching twenty-five (25) years of total service or after twenty (20) years of service upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).

Provides that gift certificates issued by state-chartered institutions of higher education would be exempt from the provisions of the gift certificate statute relating to expiration, escheatment, reissuance and refund.

Provides an exemption for certain incarcerated persons from the payment of fees for a first request for vital statistics from the department of health.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new tax credit for individuals and businesses that donate safe, edible food to qualified nonprofit organizations. Starting in 2025, donors can claim a credit equal to 75% of the food's fair market value, up to a maximum of $5,000 per year, while those who arrange transportation for the donation may also receive a 50% credit on those costs. To qualify, the donated food must be fit for human consumption, and the receiving nonprofit must use it to provide meals for people in need. The legislation requires nonprofits to issue certificates confirming the donation details and the intended use of the food, and it mandates annual reporting to the state legislature on how the credit is utilized.