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Assembly passes Middletown veterans tax relief bill introduced by Reps. Finkelman and Cortvriend
5/1/2026 11:12 AM
Rep. Alex S. Finkelman; Rep. Terri Cortvriend;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Commission monitoring Act on Climate progress to meet Monday
5/1/2026 9:23 AM
Sen. Samuel D. Zurier;
No
Approved
House approves Rep. Casey bill to spur housing development in areas with existing infrastructure
4/30/2026 4:38 PM
Rep. Stephen Casey;
No
Approved
Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz hosts press conference on tax-related legislation
4/30/2026 4:30 PM
Sen. Jessica de la Cruz; Sen. David P. Tikoian; Sen. Gordon E. Rogers;
No
Approved
House approves study of state’s condo laws
4/30/2026 4:17 PM
Rep. June Speakman;
No
Approved
House approves McNamara legislation that would move presidential primary to Super Tuesday
4/30/2026 4:15 PM
Rep. Joseph McNamara;
No
Approved
House passes Chairman Azzinaro’s bill creating three new state honors for RI military and National Guard members
4/30/2026 4:14 PM
Rep. Samuel Azzinaro;
No
Approved
House approves Rep. Dawson’s bill that protects abandoned and abused animals
4/30/2026 4:13 PM
Rep. Matthew S. Dawson;
No
Approved
House passes Rep. Voas bill that allows for online campaign nomination signing
4/30/2026 4:12 PM
Rep. Brandon T. Voas;
No
Approved
Rep. O’Brien supports legislation that bans creating or expanding charter schools
4/30/2026 4:08 PM
Rep. William O'Brien;
No
Approved
House passes Rep. Ackerman bill to protect early voters from campaign interference at the polls
4/30/2026 3:25 PM
Rep. Mia Ackerman;
No
Approved
Famiglietti bill would make unused seats in public schools available to other students within district
4/30/2026 9:03 AM
Sen. Stefano Famiglietti;
No
Approved
RIPTA, state, and local leaders celebrate pilot expansion of 231 Flex On Demand service to northern Aquidneck Island
4/29/2026 3:42 PM
Sen. Louis DiPalma; Rep. Terri Cortvriend;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Judiciary Committee to hear testimony on several bills related to sexual abuse
4/29/2026 3:35 PM
Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain;
No
Approved
Sen. Euer introduces bill to protect ratepayers from rising costs related to utility company spending
4/29/2026 2:34 PM
Sen. Dawn Euer;
No
Approved
Edwards pushes for fairness for Tiverton in housing bills
4/29/2026 2:01 PM
Rep. John Edwards;
No
Approved
Rep. Tanzi aims to reemphasize Act on Climate mandates in annual budget process
4/29/2026 10:52 AM
Rep. Teresa Tanzi;
No
Approved
Representatives Newberry, Brien and Casey ask RIDOT for traffic report
4/29/2026 10:21 AM
Rep. Brian Newberry; Rep. Jon D. Brien; Rep. Stephen Casey;
No
Approved
Carson submits bill tying funding for birthing center to full operation, transparency and community input
4/28/2026 5:48 PM
Rep. Lauren H. Carson;
No
Approved
Senate approves Murray bills limiting copays for inhalers, diabetes supplies and equipment
4/28/2026 4:43 PM
Sen. Melissa A. Murray;
No
Approved
House OKs Cotter bill for Exeter disabled vets tax exemption
4/28/2026 4:34 PM
Rep. Megan L. Cotter;
No
Approved
House OKs Rep. Ajello’s bill to protect privacy of consumers’ genetic information
4/28/2026 4:29 PM
Rep. Edith Ajello;
No
Approved
House passes Kennedy bill that would protect telecommunications equipment from theft and vandalism
4/28/2026 4:26 PM
Rep. Brian Kennedy;
No
Approved
House OKs Shanley bill to allow electronic shift platforms for health care workers to streamline scheduling
4/28/2026 4:22 PM
Rep. Evan P. Shanley;
No
Approved
General Assembly approves Rep. Boylan, Sen. Urso bill to allow nurses to provide home foot care
4/28/2026 4:18 PM
Rep. Jennifer Smith Boylan; Sen. Lori Urso;
No
Approved
General Assembly passes Sen. Euer, Rep. Finkelman’s Jamestown senior tax relief bill
4/28/2026 4:14 PM
Sen. Dawn Euer; Rep. Alex S. Finkelman;
No
Approved
House approves Chairman Azzinaro’s military bills
4/28/2026 4:02 PM
Rep. Samuel Azzinaro;
No
Approved
House approves Deputy Speaker Hull’s bill establishing search warrant timeframes for tracking devices
4/28/2026 3:59 PM
Rep. Raymond Hull;
No
Approved
House passes Dawson bills that protect service members during foreclosure proceedings
4/28/2026 3:58 PM
Rep. Matthew S. Dawson;
No
Approved
Op-Ed: The RI Community Food Bank needs our help
4/28/2026 2:35 PM
Rep. Scott Slater; Sen. Tiara T. Mack;
No
Approved
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