Sen. Lori Urso

Maddy summaryThis Rhode Island Senate resolution (SR 2067) condemns unauthorized U.S. military actions and violations of foreign sovereignty, specifically referencing recent events involving Venezuela's leader Nicolás Maduro. It calls for all military force abroad to require explicit Congressional approval, aligning with a recent U.S. Senate resolution. The resolution directs Rhode Island's Secretary of State to send certified copies to the U.S. President, Congress, and Rhode Island's congressional delegation. It does not create new laws but formally expresses the state Senate's position on interventionist policies.

Maddy summarySR 2009 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Rhode Island Senate expressing condolences to the family of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, mother of three, and poet, following her death. The resolution urges the FBI to conduct a full investigation into her passing and extends sympathy to all who mourn her loss. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes her life and calls for transparency in the circumstances of her death. The resolution was unanimously approved by the Senate on January 8, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution establishes "Main Street Rhode Island," a statewide program managed by Grow Smart RI to revitalize commercial districts like downtowns, retail corridors, and neighborhood centers. It authorizes $500,000 in state funding to implement the proven "Main Street Four Points Approach," including training, networking, technical assistance, and resources for local communities. The program will operate for three years under the Commerce Corporation’s oversight, with Grow Smart RI handling coordination and annual reporting on goals like hiring a coordinator and hosting educational events. It directly affects Rhode Island’s municipalities and business districts seeking to boost economic activity, tourism, and community vitality through a centralized, state-supported initiative.

Makes the provisions of §§ 45-19.1-3 and 45-19.1-4, benefits for firefighters with cancer, effective regardless of any general, special or specific law, or any charter and/or municipal ordinance to the contrary.

Maddy summarySB 830 adjusts vehicle registration fees for leased vehicles. It allows owners of vehicles leased for 36 months to renew registration for one additional year to match lease expiration, with fees adjusted accordingly (Section 1). The bill also updates the registration fee schedule by clarifying existing weight-based rates for cars, trucks, and trailers (Section 2), including specific fees for different gross weight categories. This directly affects lessees of vehicles under 36-month leases and the DMV’s fee collection process. The bill was vetoed by the Governor on July 2, 2025.

Provides that when a registrant voluntarily cancels the registrant's motor vehicle registration, that person receives a credit for the time remaining on the original registration to be applied to a future registration.

Provides that architects and other authorized disaster response workers be considered, in the course of performing their duties, state workers and be entitled to all rights in like manner as state employees.

Provides that any disaster response worker shall, in the course of their duties, be considered a state employee and be entitled to all rights in like manner as state employees.

Amends sections of law relative to historic tax credits including increasing the maximum project credit and implementing requirements relative to following prevailing wage requirements..

Protects the rights of employees in the workplace relating to free speech, assembly and religion, as well as attendance at employer-sponsored meetings regarding political or religious matters.