Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5792

Introduced
2/26/25  

Caption

JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MEDICAID SECTION 1115 DEMONSTRATION WAIVER REQUESTS AND RENEWALS -- RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID REFORM ACT OF 2008 (Joint resolution to approve an amendment to the Medicaid section 1115 demonstration waiver requests and renewals.)

Impact

The implementation of H5792 is expected to have significant ramifications for state laws regarding education funding. It proposes to modify existing budgetary allocations to prioritize schools that are struggling with inadequate resources. This shift in funding strategy aims to ensure that all schools have the means to provide quality education, particularly in underserved areas. However, there are concerns about how the bill will be funded, as it may require reallocating funds from other public services or increasing taxes, prompting debate among legislators.

Summary

House Bill H5792 focuses on expanding funding for education within the state, aiming to enhance the quality and accessibility of education for all students. The bill introduces provisions for increasing financial support for public schools, which would enable them to improve resources, infrastructure, and teacher salaries. Supporters of this legislation argue that investing in education is essential for the state's future economic growth and the well-being of its residents. They believe that adequately funded schools will lead to better educational outcomes for students, creating a more educated workforce.

Contention

While the bill's main objective of improving educational funding is broadly supported, there are points of contention regarding its execution. Critics argue that the bill lacks detailed plans for sustainable funding sources and express worries that it could lead to budget shortfalls in other critical areas, such as healthcare and social services. Additionally, some lawmakers question whether the increased funding will be equitably distributed among schools, fearing that affluent districts may receive more benefits compared to those in lower-income areas. This tension highlights the ongoing debate about equity in education financing and the best strategies for reaching all students.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S0276

Joint Resolution To Amend The Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Requests And Renewals (this Joint Resolution Would Approve An Amendment To Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Requests And Renewals.)

RI H5648

Joint Resolution To Amend The Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Requests And Renewals (this Joint Resolution Would Approve An Amendment To The Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Requests And Renewals.)

RI S2071

JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MEDICAID SECTION 1115 DEMONSTRATION WAIVER REQUESTS AND RENEWALS (This joint resolution would approve an amendment to a Medicaid section 1115 demonstration waiver and renewals regarding a pilot proposal to reduce the number of days behaviorally complex patients spend in acute care facilities.)

RI H6349

Joint Resolution To Amend The Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Request (provides Legislative Approval For A Proposal To Amend A Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver Request.)

RI S2749

JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MEDICAID SECTION 1115 DEMONSTRATION WAIVER REQUESTS AND RENEWALS (Approves an amendment to a Medicaid section 1115 demonstration waiver to mandate that the EOHHS propose a 13% raise to provider reimbursement rates for immediate care facilities, including certified community behavioral health centers.)

RI S2602

Provides a definition for intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, includes the facilities under the nursing facility assessment, and includes a Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration waiver request.

RI S3086

JOINT RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING HEALTHSOURCE RI (HSRI) TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE ISSUE OF AFFORDABILITY OF COVERAGE IN THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH INSURANCE INDIVIDUAL MARKET AND TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE DESIGN OF A STATE-BASED PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE TO RHODE ISLANDERS ENROLLED IN PLANS THROUGH THE HSRI EXCHANGE

RI H8332

JOINT RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING HEALTHSOURCE RI (HSRI) TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE ISSUE OF AFFORDABILITY OF COVERAGE IN THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH INSURANCE INDIVIDUAL MARKET AND TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE DESIGN OF A STATE-BASED PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE TO RHODE ISLANDERS ENROLLED IN PLANS THROUGH THE HSRI EXCHANGE

RI S0288

Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting That The United States Senate Stop Privatization Of Medicare (respectfully Requesting That The United States Senate Stop Privatization Of Medicare)

RI H7689

HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE AUDITOR GENERAL TO OVERSEE AN AUDIT OF MEDICAID PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS

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