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House approves 2027 state budget bill
6/5/2026 7:27 PM
Rep. Christopher Blazejewski; Rep. Marvin Abney;
Yes
Approved
Legislation signed to save Crook Point Bridge
6/5/2026 4:49 PM
Rep. Rebecca M. Kislak; Sen. Samuel D. Zurier;
No
Approved
Rep. O’Brien highlights increased funding to North Providence in FY 27 state budget
6/5/2026 3:05 PM
Rep. William O'Brien;
No
Approved
House approves Carson proposal creating permanent commission on aging, comprehensive plan
6/5/2026 11:37 AM
Rep. Lauren H. Carson;
No
Approved
Senate approves Famiglietti bill that would increase speeding fines in school zones
6/4/2026 9:24 PM
Sen. Stefano Famiglietti;
No
Approved
Senate approves Famiglietti bill to prevent health insurers from denying payments involving third-party claims
6/4/2026 8:34 PM
Sen. Stefano Famiglietti;
No
Approved
Senate OKs Lauria bill to protect safety of prescribers of abortion medications
6/4/2026 8:25 PM
Sen. Pamela J. Lauria;
No
Approved
Senate OKs Sen. Gu bill limiting the use of electronic monitoring to make employment decisions
6/4/2026 8:25 PM
Sen. Victoria Gu;
No
Approved
General Assembly OKs business identity theft bill
6/4/2026 7:33 PM
Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith; Sen. Robert Britto;
No
Approved
Senate approves Tikoian legislation to stiffen penalties for crimes involving road rage
6/4/2026 5:52 PM
Sen. David P. Tikoian;
No
Approved
Senate approves Famiglietti bill to allow ZIP codes in insurance premiums only when segmented by municipalities
6/4/2026 5:41 PM
Sen. Stefano Famiglietti;
No
Approved
Assembly passes lead test bill sponsored by Woonsocket legislators
6/4/2026 4:56 PM
Sen. Melissa A. Murray; Rep. Robert Phillips;
No
Approved
General Assembly passes Kennedy, Lawson bill to make deed theft a felony
6/4/2026 4:56 PM
Rep. Brian Kennedy; Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
No
Approved
Assembly approves bill enabling Medicare reimbursement of public health dental hygienists
6/4/2026 4:51 PM
Sen. Hanna Gallo; Rep. Justine A. Caldwell;
No
Approved
Assembly OKs Tikoian, Noret bill to expand defibrillator requirements, cardiac emergency response in schools
6/4/2026 4:45 PM
Sen. David P. Tikoian; Rep. Thomas E. Noret;
No
Approved
Assembly approves bill limiting fees on school meals
6/4/2026 4:31 PM
Sen. Valarie J. Lawson; Rep. Justine A. Caldwell;
Yes
Approved
House passes Solomon bill to strengthen the state’s laws to combat digital scams, identity fraud
6/4/2026 4:29 PM
Rep. Joseph J. Solomon;
No
Approved
General Assembly approves Sen. Urso, Rep. Dawson legislation to protect Rhode Island pets
6/4/2026 3:23 PM
Sen. Lori Urso; Rep. Matthew S. Dawson;
No
Approved
Senate approves Raptakis bill that protects children from being left alone in vehicles
6/4/2026 2:57 PM
Sen. Leonidas Raptakis;
No
Approved
Senate approves Raptakis bill boosting life insurance coverage for RI National Guard members
6/4/2026 2:55 PM
Sen. Leonidas Raptakis;
No
Approved
Senate passes Leader Ciccone’s bill to reduce nomination signature requirements for presidential delegates
6/4/2026 2:53 PM
Sen. Frank Ciccone;
No
Approved
Senate passes Chairman DiPalma’s bill to create dementia services coordinator
6/4/2026 2:51 PM
Sen. Louis DiPalma;
No
Approved
Senate passes Mack bill requiring receipts for cash rental payments
6/4/2026 2:50 PM
Sen. Tiara T. Mack;
No
Approved
Senate approves Chairman DiPalma bill that revokes pension benefits for individuals convicted of sex crimes
6/4/2026 2:44 PM
Sen. Louis DiPalma;
No
Approved
Senate passes Leader Ciccone’s bills that will protect utility consumers
6/4/2026 2:41 PM
Sen. Frank Ciccone;
No
Approved
Senate approves Ujifusa resolution seeking workforce analysis at Veterans Home
6/4/2026 10:38 AM
Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: House to consider FY 27 budget tomorrow
6/4/2026 9:05 AM
Rep. Christopher Blazejewski;
No
Approved
Senate passes McKenney bill to revive civil claims springing from childhood sex abuse
6/3/2026 7:09 PM
Sen. Mark P. McKenney;
No
Approved
Senate approves housing bills sponsored by Sen. Bissaillon
6/3/2026 5:38 PM
Sen. Jacob Bissaillon;
No
Approved
Senate approves DiMario bill to make travel easier for disabled Rhode Islanders
6/3/2026 4:41 PM
Sen. Alana DiMario;
No
Approved
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