Reduces the number of times the director of the lottery has to confer with the permanent joint committee on state lottery from nine (9) times per year to four (4) times per year or at the call of the chair and vice chair of the committee.
Maddy summarySB 320 requires every Rhode Island high school to have a certified athletic trainer present at all athletic and recreational events. It mandates that student athletes suspected of head injuries be immediately removed from play and must receive written medical clearance before returning. School districts must provide concussion education materials to athletes, parents, and staff, including annual training for coaches and school nurses. The bill also encourages baseline brain function testing for athletes and requires parents to sign concussion information forms before each sport season.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 368) formally welcomes Scouting America's Narragansett Council to the Rhode Island State House and celebrates Scouting Month in February. It expresses gratitude for the Council's community service, including 19,653 volunteer hours and 177,847 pounds of food collected in 2024. The resolution is purely ceremonial with no policy changes or funding provisions, serving only to recognize the organization's contributions. It was passed unanimously by the Senate on February 25, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 371) commemorating the 181st anniversary of Dominican Republic Independence on February 27, 2025. It formally recognizes the historical significance of Dominican independence, the contributions of Dominicans to Rhode Island (including the estimated 54,000 Dominican residents and their community impact), and the strong U.S.-Dominican relationship. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it is purely symbolic, expressing the Senate's acknowledgment of this historical milestone and the Dominican-American community's role in Rhode Island. It does not affect any individuals, policies, or government operations.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 372) expresses the Rhode Island Senate's deepest condolences to the Murphy family following the passing of John M. Murphy. It formally recognizes his life and contributions, including his career as a banking executive, philanthropy supporting institutions like Providence College and St. Joseph's Hospital, and his service on the Providence City Council. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy to Grace Murphy and her family. As a commemorative measure, it does not create any new laws or policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 370) formally declares February 2025 as "Black History Month" in Rhode Island. It recognizes the historical contributions of African Americans to the state's social, economic, and cultural development, referencing Rhode Island's role in Black history and the 2025 national theme focused on "African Americans and Labor." The resolution does not create new laws or directly affect specific groups; it is a symbolic gesture of acknowledgment. The Secretary of State is directed to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution recognizes September as Substance Use Recovery Awareness Month in Rhode Island and urges state agencies, healthcare providers, educators, employers, and media to replace stigmatizing terms (like "addict" or "clean") with respectful, person-first language (e.g., "person with a substance use disorder"). It directs state entities to review all official materials for non-stigmatizing language and requires future substance use policies to be developed with input from the statewide recovery advocacy workgroup. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but focuses on changing communication practices to reduce stigma and support recovery. It was passed by the Senate on February 25, 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.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution expressing condolences for Melvin L. Zurier, a Rhode Island resident and retired Air Force Reserve Colonel who served as a lawyer, public servant, and community leader. It formally honors his life, career, and family without creating any new laws or policies. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to his family, including his son Senator Samuel D. Zurier. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond expressing official sympathy.
This resolution would amend the rules of the Senate relative to committees and would create a new committee on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
