Exempts schools or school districts subject to an intervention for failing schools from the withholding of aid provisions for infractions related to nonpayment of tuition owed by one community to another.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the specific makeup of the housing authority for the city of Central Falls, requiring that one of its five members be a resident of public housing or a recipient of a Housing Choice Voucher. The resident member must be appointed by the mayor from a list of at least three nominees provided by the housing authority's executive director and must remain a resident of the city throughout their five-year term. Additionally, the bill updates rules for town housing authorities in Lincoln and North Providence, mandating that at least one commissioner be a public housing resident selected through an open election or application process. These provisions aim to ensure that residents directly affected by housing programs have a voice in the governance of their local housing authorities.
Requires grocery stores to specifically limit the number of self-service checkout units to six (6) units per location. The consumer protection unit of the department of attorney general would have authority to enforce these restrictions.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to require landlords managing six or more units to place tenant security deposits in interest-bearing accounts. The accrued interest earned on these funds must belong to the tenant and be included in the final refund when the lease ends. Landlords must return the deposit and any interest within 20 days of the tenancy ending, along with a written itemization of any deductions for unpaid rent, cleaning, or damages. Tenants who are not paid the owed interest or deposit may sue for the amount due, plus damages equal to twice the withheld sum and reasonable attorney fees. The law also clarifies that landlords can still charge a separate security deposit for furnished apartments if the furniture's replacement value is at least $5,000.
This act serves as the enabling act required by § 16-7-44 of the general laws in order for the principal and interest on bonds issued in support of school housing projects to be eligible for state housing aid reimbursement.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates June 2024 as "Pride Month" in Rhode Island to honor the LGBTQIA+ community and celebrate progress made toward equality. The bill acknowledges ongoing challenges faced by these groups, including discrimination and disparities in health and housing, while highlighting local events like the Rhode Island PrideFest. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to state and federal officials, as well as various LGBTQIA+ organizations, to mark the occasion.
Maddy summarySB 2225 repeals specific provisions in state law that required women participating in the community corrections program to pay additional costs for prostitution-related offenses. This change directly affects female offenders who are eligible for community confinement, removing the mandatory financial assessments of $500 or $350 for felony and misdemeanor charges respectively. By eliminating these fees, the bill ensures that women in the program are no longer subject to these extra penalties regardless of whether they are sentenced to prison or released into the community. The legislation removes the requirement for these funds to be deposited as general revenue, simplifying the financial obligations associated with this specific correctional pathway.
Encourages and protects the freedom of public libraries to acquire materials without limitations and prohibits materials being removed from public libraries due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
Provides an exemption for certain incarcerated persons from the payment of fees for a first request for vital statistics from the department of health.
Prevents insurance companies from treating widowed persons differently than married persons when establishing or maintaining an insured's rate or classification respecting the operation of a personal motor vehicle. Effective 1/1/25.
