Sen. Sue Sosnowski

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1028 proclaims May 5th through May 9th of 2025 as "Teacher Appreciation Week" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution acknowledges the hard work and dedication of teachers in the state and directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to the presidents of the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals and the National Education Association of Rhode Island.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1032 proclaims the week of May 5th through May 12th of each year as "Composting Awareness Week in the State of Rhode Island." The resolution recognizes the importance of composting for nourishing plants, mitigating climate change, conserving water, preventing pollution, and recycling waste, and encourages its practice by businesses and individuals statewide.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1034 supports the recognition of the Pokanoket Tribe as the ancient and ongoing stewards of their ancestral homeland and acknowledges their central role in shaping the region. It honors the tribe's ancestors and descendants, committing to promote and protect their cultural heritage, sacred lands, and rightful place in Rhode Island history.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1033 proclaims May 10, 2025, as "Lupus Day" in the State of Rhode Island to raise awareness about the autoimmune disease. The resolution also encourages charitable donations to organizations like the Lupus Foundation of America that are involved in lupus research and patient services.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 997 establishes the "Beverage Container Recycling Act," creating a statewide system for recycling certain beverage containers. The bill defines various terms, including which beverages and containers are covered by the program and who is considered a "producer" (brand owner) responsible for compliance. It outlines mechanisms for consumers to return empty containers, such as "express redemption sites" (like reverse vending machines) and "full-service redemption sites," to receive a refund value. This system aims to promote the recycling of drinkable liquids sold in prepackaged containers.

Allows continuing care providers to provide care in an individual’s home, subject to the same disclosures and requirements as continuing care provided in a facility.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1022 proclaims April 29, 2025, as "Community College of Rhode Island Day" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution honors the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) for its 60th anniversary and its contributions to education and workforce development.

Increases the Rhode Island earned-income credit to twenty percent (20%) on January 1, 2026. Such credit would not exceed the amount of state income tax.

Changes utility company billing practices so that when a gas electric utility changes their customer billing, they are required to file a copy of the new bill with the PUC for approval, with a complete explanation of the changes.

Maddy summarySB 106 amends the Rhode Island personal income tax law for resident individuals. The bill specifically creates a new exemption, allowing foreign service officers to subtract their pension income from their federal adjusted gross income when calculating their state taxable income. This change means that pensions received by Rhode Island residents who are foreign service officers will no longer be subject to the state's personal income tax.