Provides equal Medicare for infants born-alive as a result of abortion procedure/natural delivery with violations subject to criminal penalties for medical personnel/loss of license/civil action for damages.
Defines "anti-Semitism" for the state human affairs commission to use while investigating and working to resolve complaints of discrimination and for the commission against prejudice and bias to use in defining hate crimes.
Maddy summarySB 149 limits the maximum duration of a state of emergency declared by the governor to 60 days without legislative approval. It allows an initial 30-day emergency period, followed by one 30-day renewal (totaling 60 days) without legislative action. To extend an emergency beyond 60 days, the state legislature must pass a joint resolution. This change directly affects the governor's authority to maintain emergency powers and requires legislative oversight for longer emergencies.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 164) designates January 2025 as "Rhode Island Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month" to raise awareness about human trafficking. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally recognizes the issue through state-level commemoration. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the President, Rhode Island Governor, and UN Secretary-General. It is purely symbolic, aligning with national observances since 2018 that focus on prevention efforts and global collaboration.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution expressing condolences for Marie T. Nesselbush, a longtime Steere House resident and beloved community member. The resolution formally conveys the Senate's deepest sympathy for her passing and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to her daughter, Donna Nesselbush, and family. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely a commemorative gesture honoring her life and legacy.
Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general.
Allows an owner or owners of real property to execute a deed that names one or more beneficiaries who will obtain title to the property at the owner's death without the necessity of probate.
Maddy summarySB 89 adds ethical energy standards to the state's 2021 Act on Climate. It requires the climate council to annually study whether state climate programs shift environmental or labor impacts onto developing countries, including tracking mining conditions for materials like lithium and cobalt. The bill also mandates that solar permit applicants set aside funds for end-of-life panel recycling, requires wind turbine blades to be recycled or disposed of within the state (with limited exceptions), and establishes renewable energy credit programs that exclude electricity from facilities using child labor or certain toxic materials in manufacturing. These provisions directly affect state agencies, energy developers, and utility companies implementing climate policies.
Requires as part of the solar permit application an assessment on carbon-neutral, a solar permit would only be approved if it was carbon neutral based on the assessment.
Maddy summaryThis resolution appropriates $30 million ($100,000 per school) from the 2025-2026 state capital budget to fund safety and security upgrades at all Rhode Island public schools. It directly affects over 300 public schools by authorizing funds for specific improvements like access control systems, audio-visual equipment, and communication technology. The resolution requires the state controller to disburse funds upon receipt of verified vouchers, with no additional legislative action needed beyond the appropriation.
