Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0584

Introduced
2/26/25  

Caption

Establishes a restricted receipt account at the DLT for hospitality industry workforce training grants, funded by an annual $50 dollar fee to be charged by RIDOH to food service establishments.

Impact

The implications of S0584 are significant for the regulatory landscape governing food safety standards in Rhode Island. By instituting a dedicated fund for workforce training, the state is taking proactive measures to improve the skills and qualifications of workers in the food service industry. This could lead to elevated standards in food safety compliance, potentially decreasing incidents of health violations and enhancing customer confidence in dining establishments. Furthermore, the ongoing training could contribute to a more skilled workforce, which is essential for the continued growth of the hospitality sector in the state.

Summary

Bill S0584 establishes a restricted receipt account within the Department of Labor and Training (DLT) designated for hospitality industry workforce training grants. This bill addresses critical needs for training in food and alcohol safety and aims to enhance operational standards across Rhode Island's food service establishments. Funded by an annual fee of $50 charged to food service entities by the Department of Health (DOH), the initiative leverages a user fee model to finance training programs, demonstrating a collaborative approach between different state departments to bolster the hospitality sector.

Contention

However, the bill may face scrutiny regarding the imposition of an additional fee on food service establishments, which could be seen as an extra burden on businesses already navigating a challenging economic environment. Critics might argue that such fees could disproportionately affect smaller establishments that may lack the financial resources to cover additional costs. Additionally, there may be concerns regarding the effectiveness and implementation of the training programs funded by the new accounts, including whether the programs will adequately address the diverse needs of Rhode Island's multicultural workforce in the hospitality industry.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H5186

Amends current law on controlled substances to permit psilocybin to be cultivated within a person's residence for personal use and contingent on the US FDA's program, mandate that RI department of health establish rules regulations.

RI H5938

Provides that enhanced penalties for possession of fentanyl shall only be applicable if the substance contains \ at least ten percent (10%) of fentanyl or its analogs.

RI H5363

Prohibits civil asset forfeiture regarding violations of the controlled substances laws until a criminal conviction is obtained.

RI H6026

Amends the uniform controlled substances act and reclassifies simple possession of 28 grams or less of certain controlled substances as a misdemeanor.

RI S0795

Increases the maximum fill for non-opioid, non-narcotic controlled substances found in schedule II, so that a ninety-day (90) supply may be dispensed at any one time.

RI H5866

Increases the maximum fill for non-opioid, non-narcotic controlled substances found in schedule II, so that a sixty-day (60) supply may be dispensed at any one time.

RI S0542

Reduces penalties for non-violent drug offenses and provide for terms of imprisonment of not more than 10 years for any drug offense and would repeal certain other offenses.

RI H5615

Revises sections of the uniform controlled substances act to remove specific opioid dosage requirements, revises the uniform controlled substances act in accordance with current standards of professional practice and would repeal chapter 37.4 of title 5.

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