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Chairman DiPalma releases parent survey to support students during extended absences
2/13/2026 11:07 AM
Sen. Louis DiPalma;
No
Approved
Cotter bill would allow property tax deferment by senior or disabled homeowners
2/13/2026 11:01 AM
Rep. Megan L. Cotter;
No
Approved
Rep. Sanchez, Sen. Burke introduce legislation to pay health care workers overtime on Sundays and holidays
2/12/2026 3:54 PM
Rep. Enrique George Sanchez; Sen. John P. Burke;
No
Approved
Governor McKee signs legislation to support sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima Hospital
2/12/2026 9:33 AM
Rep. Scott Slater; Sen. Louis DiPalma;
Yes
Approved
Sweet victory: Ghiradelli Dark Chocolate Strawberry wins ranked-choice candy election
2/11/2026 4:33 PM
Rep. Rebecca M. Kislak; Rep. Jennifer A. Stewart; Sen. Meghan E. Kallman; Sen. Samuel D. Zurier;
No
Approved
Ujifusa and Donovan introduce legislation to safeguard vaccine access amid federal uncertainty
2/11/2026 4:34 PM
Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa; Rep. Susan R. Donovan;
No
Approved
Rep. Edwards sponsors several housing bills tailored to Tiverton’s specific needs
2/11/2026 10:54 AM
Rep. John Edwards;
No
Approved
House passes Rep. Finkelman’s Jamestown senior tax relief bill
2/11/2026 10:40 AM
Rep. Alex S. Finkelman;
No
Approved
Sen. Gu, Rep. Read introduce bill to add suicide and substance abuse crisis hotline numbers to school IDs
2/11/2026 10:11 AM
Sen. Victoria Gu; Rep. Earl A. Read, III;
No
Approved
Shanley bill would allow use of app to report cars that are illegally parked in accessible spaces
2/11/2026 9:22 AM
Rep. Evan P. Shanley;
No
Approved
Bill to backstop sale of Fatima, Roger Williams passes Assembly
2/10/2026 5:12 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
No
Approved
Rep. Hopkins introduces bill to ensure fair discounts for RI seniors
2/9/2026 4:40 PM
Rep. Marie A. Hopkins;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Bill to help close sale of Fatima, Roger Williams hospitals scheduled for votes tomorrow
2/9/2026 4:25 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Sen. Valarie J. Lawson; Rep. Marvin Abney; Sen. Louis DiPalma;
No
Approved
Legislators to host ‘candy election’ at State House
2/9/2026 4:14 PM
Rep. Rebecca M. Kislak; Rep. Jennifer A. Stewart; Sen. Meghan E. Kallman; Sen. Samuel D. Zurier;
No
Approved
Kennedy bill would make deed theft a felony
2/9/2026 3:18 PM
Rep. Brian Kennedy;
No
Approved
Boylan, Urso introduce bill to allow nurses to provide home foot care
2/9/2026 12:18 PM
Rep. Jennifer Smith Boylan; Sen. Lori Urso;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: House Health, Human Services Committee to vote on bill for expedited hospital conversions review
2/9/2026 11:49 AM
Rep. Susan R. Donovan;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Municipal Government and Housing to meet Wednesday
2/9/2026 10:24 AM
Rep. Stephen Casey;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Commission monitoring Act on Climate progress to meet Wednesday
2/9/2026 10:21 AM
Sen. Samuel D. Zurier;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Senate AI and Emerging Technologies Committee to hear AI Action Plan
2/9/2026 10:17 AM
Sen. Victoria Gu;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: House Judiciary Committee meets on Wednesday to hear legislation
2/9/2026 10:11 AM
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: House Finance Committee meets twice this week to hear budget articles
2/9/2026 9:49 AM
Rep. Marvin Abney;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Finance Committee meets twice on Tuesday to consider hospital legislation and hear budget articles
2/9/2026 9:37 AM
Sen. Louis DiPalma;
No
Approved
Numerous bills supported by Housing Network of RI
2/5/2026 4:36 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Sen. Jacob Bissaillon;
No
Approved
Bill would update references to ‘elderly’ in state law
2/6/2026 4:17 PM
Rep. Lauren H. Carson;
No
Approved
Rep. O’Brien introduces bill increasing earned income tax credit
2/6/2026 3:14 PM
Rep. William O'Brien;
No
Approved
Solomon seeks to right historic wrong by rescinding Rhode Island’s support of pro-slavery amendment
2/6/2026 11:11 AM
Rep. Joseph J. Solomon;
Yes
Approved
House passes O’Brien bill protecting electronic ballots for disabled, military voters
2/5/2026 4:30 PM
Rep. William O'Brien;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: Commission to study educational outcomes for children in state care meets on Monday, Feb. 9
2/5/2026 3:17 PM
Rep. Julie A. Casimiro;
No
Approved
Shanley bill would allow electronic shift platforms for health care workers to streamline scheduling
2/5/2026 9:22 AM
Rep. Evan P. Shanley;
No
Approved
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