Changes the community service requirements of a sentence related to the violation of § 11-44-21.1 relating to defacing private residences, offices, businesses or commercial property.
Maddy summarySB 2296 criminalizes intentionally obstructing traffic on federal or state highways by loitering (e.g., standing, sitting, kneeling) in ways that could interfere with vehicle movement. It sets mandatory prison sentences: 1-3 years for a first offense (with 60 days mandatory), 3-5 years for a second, 5-10 years for a third, and 5-30 years if death results. The law explicitly excludes lawful picketing or demonstrations related to labor disputes from this offense. It affects anyone who obstructs highway traffic in the specified manner, with penalties starting at one year in prison.
Maddy summarySB 2042 requires the state to handle all maintenance of sidewalks along state highways, except for snow and ice removal, which remains the responsibility of local entities. This bill directly affects state highway sidewalks by shifting the primary maintenance duty from local municipalities to the state government. The key provision amends existing laws to explicitly state that the state, not towns or cities, must maintain sidewalks (excluding snow/ice clearing). The bill takes effect upon passage and does not change sidewalk construction requirements, which still require state approval.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates May 19, 2026, as Greek and Pontic Genocide Remembrance Day in Rhode Island to honor the victims of the 1913-1923 atrocities committed against Greek populations in the Ottoman Empire. The measure directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the President of the Pan-Pontian Federation of the USA and Canada, formally acknowledging the historical event and its survivors. By establishing this specific date for commemoration, the bill aims to ensure the state recognizes the significance of this period in history and pays tribute to the contributions of Greek and Pontic descendants to the community.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates May 7, 2026, as the "National Day of Prayer" within the State of Rhode Island. It encourages all residents to observe this day by setting aside time for personal prayer according to their own faith traditions. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to state coordinators of the National Day of Prayer.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses the Rhode Island State Senate's condolences for the passing of Arthur Paiva, a veteran and community leader. The document honors his life by detailing his service in the Korean War and Air Force, his long career as a mail carrier, and his extensive volunteer work in organizations like the Knights of Columbus. It also recognizes his significant contributions to healthcare, including bringing dialysis machines to the region and donating bone marrow to save his brother's life. Finally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to Paiva's children, including former State Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed.
Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space to a patron for one hour or less, in or on a parking facility on which a commercial establishment is located.
Establishes a program within the adult correctional institution to permit medication assisted treatment approved by the FDA to be provided for the treatment of opioid use disorder to any incarcerated individual.
Requires effective January 1, 2027, that upon the execution of a lease agreement for a mobile and manufactured homes in a mobile and manufactured home park, a complete copy of the lease be provided to the tenant within ten (10) days of execution.
Increases the minimum hourly wage commencing January 1, 2029, by an amount equal to the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region for the calendar year 2027.
