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Rhode Island House Bill H5234

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5234

Introduced
1/29/25  

Caption

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THE 2-1-1 HUMAN SERVICES HOTLINE (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the United Way of Rhode Island to provide operational support for the 2-1-1 system.)

Impact

The financial backing from the state is expected to enhance the capabilities of the 2-1-1 hotline, allowing it to maintain its 24/7 service availability in nearly 200 languages. This funding aims to ensure that the hotline can handle over 190,000 requests for help annually received from the community. Furthermore, insights gathered from users of the hotline assist multiple state departments in identifying and addressing the changing needs of residents, thereby improving the sharing of resources and assistance during critical times.

Summary

House Bill 5234 is a joint resolution proposing an appropriation of $500,000 to the United Way of Rhode Island. The primary aim of this bill is to provide operational support for the 2-1-1 Human Services Hotline, a service that has been operational since 2007. This hotline serves as a vital resource for the community, offering assistance in various areas including housing, childcare, healthcare, food, utility assistance, and tax preparation. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring this service continues to operate effectively to help Rhode Islanders navigate through personal crises and state emergencies.

Contention

Although the bill appears straightforward in its intention to support a widely-used community resource, discussions may arise surrounding budget allocations within the state budget and the prioritization of funding for such services. Debates could center on the overall effectiveness of the 2-1-1 service, evaluating whether the investment will yield proportional benefits to the community and whether alternative funding mechanisms should be explored. However, the significant demand for this service signifies a general consensus on its necessity.

Latest RI H5234 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI S2574

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THE 2-1-1 HUMAN SERVICES HOTLINE (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the United Way of Rhode Island to provide operational support for the 2-1-1 system.)

RI H7693

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THE 2-1-1 HUMAN SERVICES HOTLINE (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the United Way of Rhode Island to provide operational support for the 2-1-1 system.)

RI H5146

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $1,000,000 To The Rhode Island Council For The Humanities For Direct Grant Funding To Community Cultural Organizations Throughout Rhode Island (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $1,000,000 To The Rhode Island Council For The Humanities To Continue Efforts To Support Local Cultural Organizations Throughout The State.)

RI S2599

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $738,088 TO RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $738,088 to Rhode Island College to fund Rhode Island College HSI status and students supports.)

RI H6124

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Food Bank (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Community Food Bank.)

RI H6243

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College To Fund Rhode Island College Hsi Status And Student Supports.)

RI S0774

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College To Fund Rhode Island College Hsi Status And Student Supports.)

RI S0271

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $1,000,000 To The Rhode Island Council For The Humanities For Direct Grant Funding To Community Cultural Organizations Throughout Rhode Island (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $1,000,000 To The Rhode Island Council For The Humanities To Continue Efforts To Support Local Cultural Organizations Throughout The State.)

RI H8320

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,000,000 TO THE RI FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT VOCA GRANT RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS IN RHODE ISLAND (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $2,000,000 to the Rhode Island Foundation to distribute as grants to the Rhode Island nonprofit organization recipients of federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding.)

RI S0984

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $3,000,000 To Rhode Island College For The Rhode Island Vision Education And Services Program (rivesp) (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $3,000,000 To Rhode Island College For The Rhode Island Vision Education And Services Program.)

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