Creates a civic apprenticeship program for recent Rhode Island high school graduates to gain work experience working in Rhode Island state departments.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits insurance companies from charging higher premiums to policyholders simply for asking questions about the terms of their coverage. It also prevents insurers from penalizing drivers for accidents or claims where the driver was not more than half at fault, or for property damage claims under $3,000. Additionally, the legislation bars insurers from refusing to renew policies or raising rates solely because a driver is 65 or older or because they volunteer for a nonprofit organization. These changes aim to restrict how insurers calculate rates and handle specific low-risk or non-fault situations.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, which occurred on June 6, 1944. The bill recognizes the bravery of American, British, and Canadian troops who participated in the largest amphibious assault in history to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation. It formally acknowledges the significant sacrifices made by soldiers during the invasion and the subsequent liberation of Western Europe. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Adjutant General for official record-keeping.
Establishes office of inspector general which would be charged with preventing fraud and mismanagement of public funds, regardless of their source and would oversee all state programs and operations.
Raises the amount of life insurance the state would provide at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.
Establishes the office of inspector general as an independent administrative agency charged with the responsibility to investigate, detect, and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds.
Maddy summarySB 2052 proposes to repeal the Rhode Island minimum tax that corporations must pay regardless of their income level. Under the current law, every corporation is required to pay at least $450 annually, a fee that would be eliminated if this bill passes. The legislation also includes a provision to lower the minimum tax threshold from $450 to $400 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, though the primary action is the removal of the minimum tax requirement itself. This change directly affects all corporations operating in the state by removing the mandatory minimum payment obligation.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 170th anniversary of the 1854 U.S.-Japan Treaty of Peace and Amity, which established formal diplomatic relations between the two nations. The bill highlights the historical significance of Commodore Matthew Perry's expedition and celebrates the enduring partnership between the United States and Japan, as well as specific ties between Rhode Island and Japan in areas like trade, education, and culture. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to federal officials, the President, and the Japanese Consul General to formally acknowledge this milestone.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates May 19, 2024, as Greek Pontian Genocide Remembrance Day in Rhode Island to honor the victims of the 1914-1922 atrocities committed against Pontian Greeks. The measure formally acknowledges the historical events in which the Ottoman Empire systematically killed hundreds of thousands of people and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Greek community leaders in the United States and Greece. By adopting this proclamation, the Rhode Island Senate joins the Greek-American community in commemorating the anniversary of the genocide and recognizing the contributions of survivors and their descendants to the state's culture.
