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LaMountain submits resolution asking Supreme Court for opinion on bill reviving civil child sex abuse claims
5/8/2026 4:06 PM
Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain;
No
Approved
Op-Ed: We need to protect those who are seriously ill, not shut off their utilities
5/8/2026 3:14 PM
Sen. Meghan E. Kallman; Rep. Cherie L. Cruz;
No
Approved
Sen. Ujifusa, Rep. Donovan seek tax credit for family caregivers
5/8/2026 11:24 AM
Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa; Rep. Susan R. Donovan;
No
Approved
House Democratic Caucus Elects Kazarian Majority Leader
5/7/2026 6:40 PM
Rep. Katherine Kazarian;
Yes
Approved
Blazejewski elected House Speaker
5/7/2026 6:25 PM
Rep. Christopher Blazejewski;
Yes
Approved
Sen. Euer bill would proactively address failing transponders, notify drivers of unpaid tolls
5/7/2026 5:22 PM
Sen. Dawn Euer;
No
Approved
Senate approves Leader Ciccone’s bill to support employee-owned businesses
5/7/2026 5:13 PM
Sen. Frank Ciccone;
No
Approved
President Lawson thanks Speaker Shekarchi, congratulates Speaker Blazejewski, Leader Kazarian
5/7/2026 4:36 PM
Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
No
Approved
Senate passes LaMountain bill to allow bars and restaurants to keep extended hours during World Cup
5/7/2026 4:11 PM
Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain;
No
Approved
Senate passes Sen. DiMario bill to remove restrictions on childcare assistance recipients
5/7/2026 3:31 PM
Sen. Alana DiMario;
No
Approved
Speaker Shekarchi announces intent to seek appointment to RI Supreme Court
5/7/2026 3:17 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi;
Yes
Approved
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention R.I. chapter honors Rep. Shallcross Smith for work on 988 system
5/7/2026 2:38 PM
Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith;
No
Approved
Senate passes Felag bills that help, support and honor service members
5/7/2026 2:07 PM
Sen. Walter Felag;
No
Approved
Senate approves Mack’s bill to establish warming and cooling center procedures for extreme weather
5/7/2026 2:06 PM
Sen. Tiara T. Mack;
No
Approved
Senate passes Acosta’s worker cooperative bill
5/7/2026 2:05 PM
Sen. Jonathon Acosta;
No
Approved
Senate approves Acosta’s bill to establish Central Falls Stabilization Fund
5/7/2026 2:04 PM
Sen. Jonathon Acosta;
No
Approved
Senate passes Acosta’s bill that extends teacher certifications
5/7/2026 2:03 PM
Sen. Jonathon Acosta;
No
Approved
Rep. Giraldo opposes legislation limiting charter public school opportunities
5/7/2026 1:48 PM
Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo;
No
Approved
Attorney General announces new legislation to further address healthcare crisis
5/7/2026 10:41 AM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Sen. Melissa A. Murray;
No
Approved
Cotter sponsors bills to bolster regional school districts
5/6/2026 2:57 PM
Rep. Megan L. Cotter;
No
Approved
Rep. Edwards named second on list of top ten most effective lawmakers
5/6/2026 10:46 AM
Rep. John Edwards;
No
Approved
Corvese bill would stiffen penalties for crimes involving road rage
5/5/2026 5:15 PM
Rep. Arthur Corvese;
No
Approved
Senate OKs Woonsocket senators’ bill banning deed restrictions that block new grocery stores
5/5/2026 4:46 PM
Sen. Melissa A. Murray; Sen. Brian J. Thompson;
No
Approved
Senate approves Felag’s bill to allow transfer of disabled veterans’ plates to spouses
5/5/2026 3:35 PM
Sen. Walter Felag;
No
Approved
Senate approves Raptakis bill to eliminate mortgage licensing exemption
5/5/2026 3:34 PM
Sen. Leonidas Raptakis;
No
Approved
House approves Rep. Casimiro’s bill to change name of Drug Court
5/5/2026 3:33 PM
Rep. Julie A. Casimiro;
No
Approved
Senate approves Sen. Patalano bill to allow National Guard members to gift their tuition benefits to a family member
5/5/2026 3:33 PM
Sen. Todd M. Patalano;
No
Approved
Senate approves President Lawson bill to extend fee waivers and special license plates to more disabled veterans
5/5/2026 3:29 PM
Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
No
Approved
Senate approves Sen. Zurier bill to protect customer’s genetic privacy
5/5/2026 3:26 PM
Sen. Samuel D. Zurier;
No
Approved
House passes Giraldo bill to allow bars and restaurants to keep extended hours during World Cup games
5/5/2026 3:09 PM
Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo;
No
Approved
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