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Senate approves DiMario bill to make travel easier for disabled Rhode Islanders
6/3/2026 4:41 PM
Sen. Alana DiMario;
No
Approved
House OKs bill to release crash data as public records
6/3/2026 4:33 PM
Rep. Rebecca M. Kislak;
No
Approved
Assembly approves legislation to save Crook Point Bridge
6/3/2026 4:00 PM
Rep. Rebecca M. Kislak; Sen. Samuel D. Zurier;
No
Approved
Senate OKs bill protecting expressions of sympathy from healthcare providers
6/3/2026 3:55 PM
Sen. Pamela J. Lauria;
No
Approved
Senate OKs Gallo bill for student loan repayment incentive for primary care providers
6/10/2026 3:50 PM
Sen. Hanna Gallo;
No
Approved
House, Senate OK Solomon, Britto resolution to reverse General Assembly support of pro-slavery amendment
6/3/2026 3:39 PM
Rep. Joseph J. Solomon; Sen. Robert Britto;
No
Approved
Senate approves President Lawson bill to codify youth crisis response services into state law
6/3/2026 3:34 PM
Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
No
Approved
Sen. Urso bill to eliminate administrative barriers to opioid treatment passes Senate
6/3/2026 3:31 PM
Sen. Lori Urso;
No
Approved
Senate approves Sen. Patalano bill to give first responders quick access to schools in emergencies
6/3/2026 3:28 PM
Sen. Todd M. Patalano;
No
Approved
Senate approves President Lawson bill to allow seniors to enroll in supplemental Medicare plans without discrimination
6/3/2026 3:24 PM
Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
No
Approved
House approves Rep. Felix bill to protect domestic workers from workplace discrimination
6/3/2026 3:21 PM
Rep. Leonela Felix;
No
Approved
Senate passes Sen. Gu bill to modernize identity theft protection laws
6/3/2026 3:17 PM
Sen. Victoria Gu;
No
Approved
Senate OKs Sen. Zurier bill to reform judicial nominating process
6/3/2026 3:15 PM
Sen. Samuel D. Zurier;
No
Approved
Senate approves President Lawson resolution funding Eat Well, Be Well program, applauds inclusion of funding in House budget
6/3/2026 3:11 PM
Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
No
Approved
House passes Rep. Voas’ bill to increase veterans’ municipal tax exemption
6/3/2026 3:05 PM
Rep. Brandon T. Voas;
No
Approved
House creates commission to study digital tech effects on kids, public education and mental health
6/2/2026 5:17 PM
Rep. Justine A. Caldwell; Rep. Megan L. Cotter; Rep. Tina L. Spears;
No
Approved
House approves Fogarty bill to authorize state to enter international public health collaboration
6/2/2026 4:13 PM
Rep. Kathleen A. Fogarty;
No
Approved
House approves Rep. Boylan bill to make residential solar easier, cheaper to install
6/2/2026 3:51 PM
Rep. Jennifer Smith Boylan;
No
Approved
House OKs Rep. Boylan bill to ban invasive plants
6/2/2026 3:46 PM
Rep. Jennifer Smith Boylan;
No
Approved
Op-Ed: Thank you Speaker Blazejewski for ‘stopping the steal’ from kids
6/2/2026 3:01 PM
Rep. Julie A. Casimiro;
No
Approved
Senate leaders schedule votes on bill to revive childhood sex abuse claims
6/1/2026 4:42 PM
Sen. Valarie J. Lawson; Sen. Frank Ciccone; Sen. David P. Tikoian; Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain; Sen. Mark P. McKenney;
No
Approved
Rep. Casimiro awarded Freedom Innovator Award
6/1/2026 2:31 PM
Rep. Julie A. Casimiro;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate leaders to host news conference today on bill to revive childhood sex abuse claims
6/1/2026 1:03 PM
Sen. Valarie J. Lawson; Sen. Frank Ciccone; Sen. David P. Tikoian; Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain; Sen. Mark P. McKenney;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: House Judiciary Committee meets on Wednesday to consider several bills
6/1/2026 11:35 AM
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee;
No
Approved
New law to allow bars and restaurants to keep extended hours during World Cup games
6/1/2026 10:43 AM
Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo; Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: House Finance Committee meets tomorrow to hear legislation
6/1/2026 10:02 AM
Rep. Marvin Abney;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: Budget briefing for House members tomorrow
6/1/2026 9:58 AM
Rep. Christopher Blazejewski; Rep. Katherine Kazarian; Rep. Marvin Abney;
No
Approved
House Finance Committee approves 2027 state budget bill
5/29/2026 8:53 PM
Rep. Christopher Blazejewski; Rep. Marvin Abney;
Yes
Approved
Senate OKs Tikoian bill to expand defibrillator requirements, cardiac emergency response in schools
5/29/2026 3:16 PM
Sen. David P. Tikoian;
No
Approved
Senate OKs Tikoian bill that grants Eagle Scouts, Gold Award recipients automatic admission to public colleges
5/29/2026 3:15 PM
Sen. David P. Tikoian;
No
Approved
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