Allows any truck with a gross vehicle weight of eight thousand eight hundred pounds (8,800 lbs.) or less to be registered as an automobile and issued passenger plates.
Maddy summarySB 2171 changes how government job classifications are reviewed for promotions. It removes "supervising other employees" as a factor considered when determining eligibility for position upgrades under the merit system. This directly affects public employees whose job classifications are assessed through the OPA desk audit process. The bill amends existing rules to focus classification decisions on other criteria, not supervisory responsibilities.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life and legacy of the late Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and officially names the Rhode Island Senate Chamber in his memory. The bill directly affects the Rhode Island Senate by formally dedicating the chamber to Ruggerio, who served as Senate President and the longest-serving member of the Senate for over 40 years. Key provisions include expressing sympathy to Ruggerio's family, authorizing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his family, and establishing the chamber naming as a permanent tribute to his public service. The resolution does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as a commemorative measure recognizing Ruggerio's leadership and contributions to the state.
Merges the coastal resources management council with the department of environmental management and creates the bureau of coastal resources management within the department of environmental management.
Requires every elementary and secondary school within the State of Rhode Island to provide and maintain clearly visible and easily accessible trauma kits within the school. It also provides immunity if assistance is rendered.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment (the "Green Amendment") that would establish a fundamental right for all Rhode Island residents to clean air, water, healthy soil, a safe climate, and the preservation of natural environmental values. It would require the state to act as a trustee of natural resources, conserving them for current and future generations equitably, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or income. The amendment must be approved by voters in the next statewide general election to take effect on January 1, 2027. If passed, it would directly affect every resident and impose new constitutional obligations on state actions.
Maddy summarySB 2222 establishes a fee on fossil fuel sellers (like gasoline, diesel, and natural gas companies) operating in Rhode Island. The collected fees will fund the "Economic and Climate Resilience Fund," which will support clean energy programs, energy efficiency upgrades for low-income households and small businesses, and worker transition initiatives for jobs in low-carbon industries. The bill aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, address climate impacts disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities, and help Rhode Island meet its 2035 emissions goals. This is a proposed legislative measure introduced in January 2026 and not yet enacted.
Maddy summarySB 2014 requires Rhode Island internet service providers (ISPs) to regularly submit detailed data about broadband speeds, technology types, and coverage areas to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. This data will be used to create and maintain an updated statewide broadband map identifying underserved or unserved communities. The map aims to guide infrastructure investments, support policy decisions, and help providers expand services in areas with limited access. The bill was introduced in January 2026 but withdrawn on January 13, 2026, at the sponsor’s request.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 2068), not a bill with policy provisions. It expresses the Rhode Island Senate's condolences upon the passing of Scott Bill Hirst, a longtime Hopkinton Town Council member and local civil servant who served as Council President from 2022-2024. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his family. It has no effect on laws, regulations, or anyone's rights, as it is purely symbolic.
Maddy summarySB 2020 creates the Rhode Island Fire Services Training Fund within the Department of Public Safety to support statewide fire service training. It requires all property and casualty insurance companies in Rhode Island to pay a 0.25% annual assessment on the prior year’s premiums for specific policies (like homeowners, commercial property, and inland marine insurance), starting January 1, 2028. The fund will directly support the Rhode Island Fire Academy, recruit training, hazardous materials programs, equipment, and municipal training grants, with unspent funds remaining in the dedicated fund. The assessment is separate from other fees and cannot be passed to policyholders as a surcharge.
