Sen. Frank Ciccone

Creates a 13 member commission to evaluate and determine changes needed in Title 3 and Chapter 28.11 of Title 21 of the RIGL, and would report back by January 7, 2026, and would expire on March 7, 2026.

Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2027-2028, and providing additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution expressing condolences for Charlene C. Connors, a former Cumberland elementary school teacher and community member. It formally conveys the Senate's "deepest sympathy" to her family, including her son, Senator Daniel Connors, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to them. The resolution has no policy impact or financial provisions - it serves solely as a formal expression of respect for her life and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution, not a policy bill. It designates January 19-25, 2025, as "Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week" in Rhode Island to recognize CRNAs' contributions. The resolution formally acknowledges CRNAs' role in providing anesthesia care across all healthcare settings, including rural areas and military medicine. The Senate passed it to express appreciation for their work, with a copy sent to the Rhode Island Association of Nurse Anesthetists (RIANA). No new laws or regulations are created by this resolution.

Creates the Rhode Island Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, prohibiting the performance or induction of an abortion of an unborn child capable of feeling pain, unless necessary to prevent serious health risk to the unborn child's mother.

Allows for the establishment of innovation schools for the purpose of improving school performance and student achievement through increased autonomy and flexibility.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Martha Ball for her 50 years of public service to the Town of New Shoreham, including roles as Town Council member, Treasurer, and committee leader. It formally thanks her for her contributions to local governance, history, and community projects, and directs the Secretary of State to send her a certified copy. The resolution has no policy impact or financial effect - it is solely a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 9) expressing the Rhode Island Senate's condolences to the family of Barbara Ann Capalbo following her passing. It formally honors her legacy as a respected arts manager, educator at Rhode Island School of Design, and public servant who served on the Hopkinton Town Council and various community boards. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to her husband, William Capalbo, and family. It does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 10) extending condolences on the passing of Saysomboun Phivilay, a Providence resident and mother of Rhode Island Senator Alan Rudolph's spouse. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's heartfelt sympathy to her husband, children, and grandchildren, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to her family. It does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Senate on January 21, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 5 is a ceremonial resolution extending condolences to the family of Walter J. Gray, a former Rhode Island State Senator and community leader, following his passing. It formally recognizes his 70-year marriage, journalism career, public service (including roles as press secretary, URI administrator, and South Kingstown Town Council member), and community contributions. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his widow, Mary Gray, and family. This is a non-binding tribute with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents.