Exempts from sales tax the trade-in values of motorcycles as well the proceeds received as a result of an unrecovered stolen or total loss of a motorcycle.
Maddy summarySB 2231 exempts the trade-in value of pickup trucks weighing 14,000 pounds or less from sales and use taxes. This means when a customer trades in a qualifying pickup truck toward a new vehicle purchase, the trade-in value is excluded from the taxable amount for the new vehicle. The bill directly affects car dealers and consumers involved in such trade-in transactions, reducing the tax burden on the new vehicle purchase. The exemption applies specifically to the trade-in value portion of the transaction, not the full purchase price.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 2190) commemorates the 83rd anniversary of the "Four Chaplains" - four military chaplains (George Fox, Alexander Goode, Clark Poling, and John Washington) who died in 1943 when the SS Dorchester was torpedoed during WWII. The resolution honors their sacrifice of giving up their life jackets to save others, as documented in the resolution's historical context. It directs the Rhode Island Secretary of State to send certified copies to the Rhode Island Department of Veterans Affairs and the Marine Corps League Division Chaplain, with no policy changes or direct impact on individuals or laws.
Classifies, research, intent and interest in healthcare services as protected healthcare data. Adds responsibilities for regulated entities that seek to collect and share consumer data including a requirement for specific and conspicuous consumer consent.
Provides the department of elementary and secondary education, in consultation with a workgroup composed of various stakeholders, develops a funding formula for school districts sending students to career and technical programs outside their district.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 2070) formally honors Kathy Nadeau upon her retirement after 33 years of public service with the State of Rhode Island, including her role as RIPTA's Chief of Human Resources. It recognizes her work modernizing HR operations, addressing bus driver shortages through training and wage initiatives, and serving on the Joint Pension Board. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Ms. Nadeau. Passed by the Senate on January 15, 2026, it commemorates her career without creating new laws or affecting any stakeholders.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 2068), not a bill with policy provisions. It expresses the Rhode Island Senate's condolences upon the passing of Scott Bill Hirst, a longtime Hopkinton Town Council member and local civil servant who served as Council President from 2022-2024. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his family. It has no effect on laws, regulations, or anyone's rights, as it is purely symbolic.
Maddy summarySB 2020 creates the Rhode Island Fire Services Training Fund within the Department of Public Safety to support statewide fire service training. It requires all property and casualty insurance companies in Rhode Island to pay a 0.25% annual assessment on the prior year’s premiums for specific policies (like homeowners, commercial property, and inland marine insurance), starting January 1, 2028. The fund will directly support the Rhode Island Fire Academy, recruit training, hazardous materials programs, equipment, and municipal training grants, with unspent funds remaining in the dedicated fund. The assessment is separate from other fees and cannot be passed to policyholders as a surcharge.
Extends the incentive pay plan to all full-time court clerks, including the traffic tribunal, who meet the eligibility requirements. It would also repeal § 8-4.1-6 regarding additional credit for a master's degree.
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.
