Authorizes the office of postsecondary commissioner to expand bilingual and dual language teacher certificates in urban schools through two scholarship programs for students and teachers, with eligibility requirements and donations.
Establishes a statewide “Healthy School Meals for all” universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years
Limits the ability for any federal immigration authority to investigate, detain, apprehend or arrest any individuals for potential violations of federal immigration laws without a judicial warrant within certain protected locations.
Maddy summarySR 1081 is a Senate Resolution that extends the deepest condolences and sympathy from the State of Rhode Island Senate to the family and friends of the Honorable Robert G. Salisbury upon his passing. The resolution acknowledges his life of service, including his time as a Central Falls firefighter and a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution (SR 1023) proclaims May 2025 as "Brain Tumor Awareness Month" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution aims to raise public awareness about brain tumors and highlight the urgent need for further research into the condition. It also directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the leadership of the American Brain Tumor Association.
Changes annual reporting requirements for the state’s family home-visiting program and also impacts appropriation and spending of funds in order to access maximum federal funding for these programs.
Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
Allows RI to opt out of the provisions of DIDMCA exempting out of state lenders from interest rate limits which apply to RI lenders. Prevents evasion of statutory interest rate limits and lending rules for loans made in RI.
Maddy summarySB 719, titled "Residential Landlord and Tenant Act," proposes to increase the required notification time for terminating month-to-month tenancies. Under this bill, both landlords and tenants would need to provide at least 60 days' written notice, an increase from the current 30 days. For month-to-month tenants aged 62 years or older, the bill would require a minimum of 120 days' notice. It also updates the standard notice form for tenancy termination to reflect these extended timeframes.
Permits a tenant, at the tenant’s expense, to implement energy conservation measures to any dwelling or dwelling unit such as removable weather-stripping around doors and windows.
