Sen. Tiara Mack

Primary SR 2351

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $750,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes a $750,000 state appropriation to support the operations of WaterFire Providence, an independent nonprofit arts organization that hosts annual bonfire events on downtown rivers. The funding is intended to help sustain the organization's activities, which include music, performances, and community gatherings that draw nearly one million visitors each year. By providing this financial assistance, the state aims to maintain a popular attraction that contributes to local tourism, generates tax revenue, and supports hundreds of jobs. The resolution directs the state controller to release these funds from the general treasury for the 2024-2025 fiscal year upon receipt of proper documentation.

died May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 2323

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the Rhode Island Black Business Association.

died May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2233

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT-- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

Repeals 42-56-38.1 and requires the department of corrections to provide free communication services to inmates and juveniles held in residential placement or detention centers and requires that those facilities provide in-person contact visits.

died May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 3064

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BROWN UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S RUGBY TEAM ON WINNING THE 2024 COLLEGIATE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP'S NATIONAL 7S WOMEN'S PREMIER CUP CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

Passed May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 3062

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 10TH, 2024, TO BE "LUPUS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates May 10, 2024, as Lupus Day in Rhode Island to raise awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects women aged 15 to 45. The bill highlights the need for better public understanding of the condition's symptoms and encourages charitable donations to the Lupus Foundation of America and related research organizations. By formally proclaiming the date, the Senate aims to join global efforts in supporting patients and improving access to medical care for those living with the disease.

Passed May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2877

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS

Provides for the operation and duties of natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. A disposition facility would be used for either cremation or natural organic reduction.

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2575

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX -- CHILD TAX CREDIT

Establishes a child tax credit of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per dependent.

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2454

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

Permits those persons with felony convictions to have up to six misdemeanor offenses expunged from their criminal record.

Passed May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2921

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Recognizes tenants' unions and provides a procedure whereby the housing resources commission shall administer a hearing process for consolidated complaints filed by tenants' unions, pertaining to the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords.

died May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2892

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Prohibits use of algorithm or artificial intelligence to set residential rental amounts and prohibits landlord price fixing of residential rents. Violations constitute a deceptive trade practice and violators are subject to civil suit.

died May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track