This resolution would amend the rules of the Senate relative to committees and would create a new committee on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Permits those other residents of a residential dwelling unit to extend the term of the rental agreement for a period not to exceed three (3) months after the death of the lessee.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Rhode Island Nursing Home Workforce Standards Advisory Board to advise state officials on improving care quality and addressing wage disparities in nursing homes. The board would consist of thirteen members representing employers, workers, community organizations, and government agencies, who would meet to recommend minimum statewide standards for compensation, working conditions, and worker training. While the legislation outlines a process for developing these standards and sharing operational data, it does not mandate specific wage levels or enforce regulations directly. The bill was passed by the state legislature but was vetoed by the Governor.
Establishes the Rhode Island lake management program within the department of environmental management to aid with lake and pond management issues relating to the control of aquatic invasive plants.
Requires the chief resilience officer (CRO) and a resiliency office within the department of environmental management (DEM) be charged with the creation, maintenance and updating of the state's resiliency and community recovery program.
Requires that developers of ground-mounted solar systems submit a plan for decommissioning to be held on file by the municipality and requires DEM, with the office of energy resources, make publicly available model decommissioning plans.
Establishes the renewable ready program and fund to promotes the responsible siting/development of renewable energy generating resources in locations where it would be an ancillary beneficial use to the redevelopment of previously contaminated property.
Allows the state to become a member of the physical therapist licensure compact adopted by twenty-five (25) states in order to facilitate the interstate practice of physical therapy with the goal of improving public access to physical therapy service
Maddy summaryThis bill updates state laws to create uniform definitions and standards for accessory dwelling units, which are secondary living spaces like garage conversions or detached units on single-family lots. By amending specific sections of the zoning chapter, it establishes clear rules for what constitutes an ADU and clarifies related terms such as abutters, buffers, and building heights. These changes require all towns and cities to apply consistent criteria when reviewing applications for these types of residential additions, ensuring a standardized approach across the state.
Prohibits healthcare entities from interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain a clinician-administered drug from their provider or pharmacy of choice.
