Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0640

Introduced
3/7/25  

Caption

Eliminates child daycare centers from the statute regarding the health and educational building corporation and updates the statutory terminology by replacing the phrase "institutions of higher learning" with that of "educational institutions".

Impact

The significance of S0640 lies in its potential effect on how educational and health facilities can access funding through bond markets. By clarifying the definitions and removing child daycare centers from the applicable oversight, the bill could simplify processes for educational institutions seeking to improve facilities through the Health and Educational Building Corporation. It could also pave the way for more efficient use of bonds which are essential for funding improvements and expansions.

Summary

S0640 addresses modifications to the Rhode Island General Laws concerning the Health and Educational Building Corporation. The bill's primary aim is to remove child daycare centers from the statute that governs the Health and Educational Building Corporation. Alongside this, the terminology is updated to replace 'institutions of higher learning' with the more generalized 'educational institutions.' This change is seen as a way to modernize and streamline the existing laws to better reflect the current state of educational governance and support.

Contention

One point of contention regarding S0640 may revolve around the removed emphasis on daycare centers, as stakeholders could argue they play a critical role in community education and support frameworks. The elimination of their consideration in the Health and Educational Building Corporation's statutes could lead to concerns about their funding and operational security, highlighting the broader debate of how various educational entities are prioritized within state support structures.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H6179

Requires the Rhode Island housing authority to update the count of affordable housing stock in the town of Tiverton two (2) times per year.

RI H6180

Ensures that minimum egress requirements for conventional subdivisions in Tiverton apply equally to comprehensive permit applications and cannot be waived, modified, or reduced for such applications.

RI H6184

Permits Tiverton to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.

RI H5692

Allows the operation of a home-based business, which meets criteria for home office IRS income tax deduction, without securing approval from the municipality with no storage of chemicals/park heavy equipment/not more than 10% of premises used for parking.

RI H5022

Increases the maximum state and municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other state and municipal purchases.

RI H6182

Requires any person who applies to rent or purchase a residence located in Town of Tiverton which qualifies as low and moderate income housing, shall require proof of Rhode Island residency or employment by a local, state or federal entity.

RI H6215

Requires the town of Tiverton to require a minimum number of affordable housing units if there is less than ten percent (10%) of affordable housing in the town.

RI H5371

Allows the towns of Burrillville and Glocester to publish notices in any newspaper located within their municipalities and would also allow publication in other designated digital or print platforms selected by their city or town councils.

Similar Bills

RI H5961

Eliminates child daycare centers from the statute regarding the health and educational building corporation and updates the statutory terminology by replacing the phrase "institutions of higher learning" with that of "educational institutions".

NH SB56

Relative to consolidating the New Hampshire health and education facilities authority within the business finance authority.

RI S0347

Allows internationally trained physicians to practice at healthcare facilities in rural and underserved communities and provides a mentorship alternative to the residency requirement.

RI H5108

Allows internationally trained physicians to practice at healthcare facilities in rural and underserved communities and provides a mentorship alternative to the residency requirement.

MN SF1676

Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority restructuring and renaming to Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority provision, Authority construction and financing of health care facilities authorization provision, and increasing bonding capacity

MN HF1165

Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority restructured and renamed to Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority, authority to construct and finance health care facilities authorized, and bonding capacity increased.

KY HB197

AN ACT relating to higher education.

KS HB2249

Requiring the secretary for aging and disability services to grant physical environment waivers for certain rural emergency hospitals to provide skilled nursing facility care and establishing the south central regional mental health hospital.