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Brian Thompson
Democratic · Senator

Brian Thompson

Represents District 20 in the State Senate.

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Votes with Democrats
90%
on 93 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 97%
Cast a vote
84%
Yea or Nay on 928 of 1,110 roll calls · Senate median 93%
Their bills that became law
11 of 47
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 10.5
Roll calls on record
1,110
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Nov 4, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.

How Brian Thompson votes

A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.

Where Brian Thompson sits in the Senate

Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Brian Thompson is circled.

Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party

9 of 93 party-line votes.

H8400 · Prohibits the operation of any thermal waste conversion facility such as pyrolysis within the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park and expires on June 1, 2027.
In plain English Prohibits operating thermal waste conversion facilities like pyrolysis in the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park until June 1, 2027.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 29–9 · most Democrats voted the other way
H8004 · Provides technical amendments relating to comprehensive planning and land use, subdivision of land, zoning ordinances and low- and moderate-income housing.
In plain English Makes technical amendments to laws governing comprehensive planning, land use, subdivisions, zoning, and low- and moderate-income housing.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 22–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
S2047 · Further delineates the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor.
In plain English Clarifies the definitions of felony, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor offenses.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 32–6 · most Democrats voted the other way
H7198 · Further delineate the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor.
In plain English Clarifies the definitions of felony, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor offenses.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 32–6 · most Democrats voted the other way
S3302 · Provides technical amendments relating to comprehensive planning and land use, subdivision of land, zoning ordinances and low- and moderate-income housing.
In plain English Makes technical amendments to laws governing comprehensive planning, land use, subdivisions, zoning, and low- and moderate-income housing.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 24–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
S3224 · Prohibits the operation of any thermal waste conversion facility such as pyrolysis within the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park and expires on June 1, 2027.
In plain English Prohibits operating thermal waste conversion facilities like pyrolysis in the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park until June 1, 2027.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 29–9 · most Democrats voted the other way
S3339 · Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200') of any polling place during voting, including early voting and election day voting.
In plain English Prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees from being within 200 feet of polling places during early voting and election day.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-09 · Passed 29–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
H8544 · Amends sections of the Rhode Island Cannabis Act relative to proof of residency terminology, and amends the definition of applicant and provides a new process for the approval and certification for social equity and cannabis retail sales licenses.
In plain English Changes proof of residency requirements and creates a new approval process for social equity and cannabis retail sales licenses.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-09 · Passed 29–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
S3116 · Prohibits state or local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. It would not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
In plain English Prohibits state and local authorities from voluntarily participating in federal civil immigration enforcement, except when required by judicial warrant or court order.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-03 · Passed 30–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast

Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.

S2735 · Amends the process for creating and governing project labor agreements (“PLA”).
Yea
Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Passage of Sub A · 2026-06-04 · Passed 5–1
S2499 · Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, considering the interests of employers and employees.
In plain English Creates rules for how employers can use artificial intelligence in the workplace while protecting employee interests.
Yea
Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Passage of Sub A · 2026-06-02 · Passed 6–2
S3184 · Provides and clarify procedures for the administration of deep sedation and general anesthesia by certain types of nurses.
In plain English Allows certain nurses to administer deep sedation and general anesthesia under specified procedures.
Yea
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage of Sub A · 2026-04-30 · Passed 7–3
H7127 · MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
Yea
Senate Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence · 2026-06-08 · Passed 7–2
S2921 · Changes the definition of employee to include individuals employed in the domestic service of any person.
In plain English Expands the definition of employee to include people employed in domestic service.
Yea
Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study · 2026-04-15 · Passed 5–0
Republicans they vote with most

Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.

Gordon RogersRepublican · District 21 · 90 shared contested votes
30%
Jessica de la CruzRepublican · District 23 · 94 shared contested votes
27%
Thomas PaolinoRepublican · District 17 · 88 shared contested votes
26%
Their session, month by month

Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (182 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.

2026-02: 10 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2026-03: 101 roll calls, 4 without a Yea or Nay2026-04: 134 roll calls, 32 without a Yea or Nay2026-05: 389 roll calls, 109 without a Yea or Nay2026-06: 476 roll calls, 37 without a Yea or NayFeb 2026Jun 2026
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Their bills, from filing to law

Bills Brian Thompson was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.

Introduced47
Out of committee19
Passed one chamber17
Passed both chambers11
Became law11
Never left committee28

For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 10.5 bills that became law this session.

What their bills are about
Labor And Labor Relations 6Taxation 6Education 4Towns And Cities 2LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — MINIMUM WAGES 2State Affairs And Government 2
Exempts from taxation the property of the nonprofit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.
TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION – Exempts from taxation the property of the nonprofit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-24
Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — VETERINARY PRACTICE – Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by incorporating collective bargaining rights into the self-directed supports program.
In plain English Allows developmentally disabled adults in the self-directed supports program to exercise collective bargaining rights.
Official synopsis: BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS — QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2026 – Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by incorporating collective bargaining rights into the self-directed supports program.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Creates a new class of retirement status license for retirees that had possessed a professional license issued by the department of labor and training.
In plain English Creates a new retirement status license for people who previously held a professional license from the labor department.
Official synopsis: LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION – Creates a new class of retirement status license for retirees that had possessed a professional license issued by the department of labor and training.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-10
Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.
In plain English Requires state employees who donate an organ to receive paid leave, with duration based on donation type and thirty days' notice to employer.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES — ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT – Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30)…
Out of committeeSenate passed as amended (floor amendment) · 2026-06-09
Authorizes the tax administrator to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid in full during a one week amnesty period. Also reinstates a suspended driver’s license upon payment in full.
In plain English Allows the tax administrator to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid in full during a one-week amnesty period and reinstates suspended driver's licenses upon full payment.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — RHODE ISLAND TAX AMNESTY ACT OF 2017 – Authorizes the tax administrator to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid in full during a one week amnesty period. Also reinstates a suspended driver’s license upon payment in full.
Out of committeeSenate passed as amended (floor amendment) · 2026-06-09
Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is later.
In plain English Caps delinquent tax interest at 12% and limits tax audits to 3 years after filing, 7 years for fraud, and never beyond 10 years.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — STATE TAX OFFICIALS – Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is…
Passed one chamberReferred to House Finance · 2026-06-05
Transfers responsibility for implementation of services for persons with traumatic brain injuries from the director of the department of human services to the EOHHS.
In plain English Transfers responsibility for providing services to people with traumatic brain injuries from the Department of Human Services director to EOHHS.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – Transfers responsibility for implementation of services for persons with traumatic brain injuries from the director of the department of human services to the EOHHS.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Health & Human Services · 2026-06-05
Allows employees, not represented by a union, to create a group to collectively bargain with employers.
In plain English Allows employees not represented by a union to form a group to bargain collectively with their employers.
Official synopsis: LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — LABOR RELATIONS ACT – Allows employees, not represented by a union, to create a group to collectively bargain with employers.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Labor · 2026-05-29
Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.
In plain English Allows schools to remove disruptive students from classrooms while establishing protections for students and teachers involved in removals.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS — STUDENT AND TEACHER CLASSROOM SAFETY – Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Education · 2026-05-29
Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for all public pension benefits administered by the Employees Retirement System of Rhode Island.
TAXATION — PERSONAL INCOME TAX – Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for all public pension benefits administered by the Employees Retirement System of Rhode Island.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-28
Requires healthcare insurers, without prior authorization, to provide post-acute care services to patients discharged from a hospital for a minimum of seven (7) days commencing on or after January 1, 2027.
In plain English Requires health insurers to cover post-acute care services for at least seven days after hospital discharge without prior authorization, starting January 1, 2027.
Official synopsis: INSURANCE — ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES – Requires healthcare insurers, without prior authorization, to provide post-acute care services to patients discharged from a hospital for a minimum of seven (7) days commencing on or after January 1, 2027.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Health & Human Services · 2026-05-27
Requires businesses that conduct business to register and maintain required filings with the secretary of state so that consumers and small businesses may readily identify responsible parties, verify good standing, and effectuate service of process.
In plain English Requires businesses operating in Rhode Island to register and maintain filings with the secretary of state.
Official synopsis: CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS — RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT – Requires businesses that conduct business to register and maintain required filings with the secretary of state so that consumers and small businesses may readily identify responsible parties, verify good standing, and effectuate service of…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-21
SENATE RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY 2026 AS "BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-05-19
Removes the fiscal year 2026 fourteen percent (14%) limitation for reduction to the local per-pupil funding for charter schools.
In plain English Removes the limit on how much local funding per student can be reduced for charter schools in fiscal year 2026.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT – Removes the fiscal year 2026 fourteen percent (14%) limitation for reduction to the local per-pupil funding for charter schools.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-19

“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.

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H8436 · 2026-06-11
Amends the current statute governing exemptions from property taxes for elderly and the disabled in the town of Glocester. (Passage)
Passed · 36-0
Yea
H7477 · 2026-06-11
Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act. (Passage)
Passed · 36-2
Yea
H7079 · 2026-06-11
Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provides criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good character. (Passage)
Passed · 35-3
Yea
S2733 · 2026-06-11
Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive. (Passage)
Passed · 25-13
Yea
H8463 · 2026-06-11
Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive. (Passage)
Passed · 25-13
Yea
S2829 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a procedure to permit DCYF to apply for benefits on behalf of children, who are eligible, that are within temporary custody or guardianship of the department. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S3080 · 2026-06-11
Establishes the thermal energy network & jobs act facilitating study of the technology to determine if goals can be met by implementing thermal energy networks in Rhode Island/creates a task force of interested parties to be an advisory committee. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S2365 · 2026-06-11
Eliminates the age requirement for modification on Social Security income. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S3361 · 2026-06-11
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested. (Passage)
Passed · 35-2
Yea
S3361 · 2026-06-11
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested. (Passage)
Passed · 32-5
Yea
S2334 · 2026-06-11
Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S3370 · 2026-06-11
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S2045 · 2026-06-11
Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations. (Passage)
Passed · 33-5
Yea
S2045 · 2026-06-11
Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations. (Passage)
Passed · 32-6
Yea
S2555 · 2026-06-11
Requires DOE to establish a bilingual education support fund. (Passage)
Passed · 36-2
Yea
H7030 · 2026-06-11
Establishes the healthcare worker platform and would require platforms offering healthcare shifts to register with the department of health by June 1, 2027, while, specifically, exempting them from being classified as nursing service agencies. (Passage)
Passed · 35-3
Yea
S3290 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases. (Passage)
Passed · 37-0
Yea
S2292 · 2026-06-11
Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general. (Passage)
Passed · 33-5
Yea
S2678 · 2026-06-11
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. (Passage)
Passed · 37-0
Yea
S2834 · 2026-06-11
Permits extended early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities whose third birthday is between May 1 and August 31. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S3185 · 2026-06-11
Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H7585 · 2026-06-11
Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H8582 · 2026-06-11
Imposes certain duties, transparency, and accountability from pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacy benefits management services. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H8155 · 2026-06-11
Under the emergency fund for victims, increases the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but not increase total compensation available to a victim. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S2823 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a child tax credit in the amount of three hundred thirty dollars ($330) for eligible taxpayers adjusted for inflation annually commencing January 1, 2027. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H7625 · 2026-06-11
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations. (Passage)
Passed · 34-4
Yea
H7198 · 2026-06-11
Further delineate the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor. (Passage)
Passed · 32-6
Nay
H7879 · 2026-06-11
Facilitates the study of thermal energy technology to determine if these goals can be met by the implementation of thermal energy networks in Rhode Island. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H8046 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a set service rate of seventy dollars ($70.00) for the service of all writs, citations or subpoenas. (Passage)
Passed · 37-0
Yea
H7740 · 2026-06-11
Provides and clarifies procedures for the administration of deep sedation and general anesthesia by certain types of nurses. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H8384 · 2026-06-11
Creates an enhanced penalty defined as "road rage" to be applied in addition to penalties for convictions of certain motor vehicle offenses. (Passage)
Passed · 37-1
Yea
S2734 · 2026-06-11
Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding public shoreline access rights. (Passage)
Passed · 37-1
Yea
H7866 · 2026-06-11
Raises the percentage from eighty percent (80%) to eighty-five percent (85%) regarding declaring a vehicle a total loss. (Passage)
Passed · 33-5
Yea
H8605 · 2026-06-11
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS (Authorizes the appropriation to pay certain claims.) (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S3334 · 2026-06-11
Amends the compositions of the Rhode Island life science hub board of directors and amends the I-195 redevelopment district commission and provides additional amendments to the powers and duties of the commission. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0 · 2 roll calls that day, voted the same way on each
Yea
H8005 · 2026-06-11
Amends the standards and limitations on permitted parking requirements for dwelling units. (Passage)
Passed · 35-2
Yea
H7975 · 2026-06-11
Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request. (Passage)
Passed · 37-1
Yea
H8546 · 2026-06-11
REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S2676 · 2026-06-11
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.) (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H7683 · 2026-06-11
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. (Passage)
Passed · 37-0
Yea
H7290 · 2026-06-11
Places limits on the number of self-service checkout stations a grocery store can have and on the workload of employees assigned to monitor those checkout stations. (Passage)
Passed · 32-6
Yea
S2123 · 2026-06-11
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center located in the city of Pawtucket. Effective retroactively to December 31, 2025 and affects next levy issued by the city or town where property is located. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H7020 · 2026-06-11
Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person. (Passage)
Passed · 29-9
Yea
H8484 · 2026-06-11
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H8435 · 2026-06-11
Allows for the issuance of a Class B license for the property located at 102 Granite Street, in the town of Westerly. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H8110 · 2026-06-11
Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding public shoreline access rights. (Passage)
Passed · 37-1
Yea
H8527 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $116,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO 65% AT PROJECT COMPLETION (Passage)
Passed · 37-1
Yea
S2047 · 2026-06-11
Further delineates the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor. (Passage)
Passed · 32-6
Nay
S3366 · 2026-06-11
Creates special motor vehicle registration plates for vehicles based on the not-for-profit entity Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H7538 · 2026-06-11
Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S2828 · 2026-06-11
Amends the Rhode Island works program to increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level effective July 1, 2026. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0 · 2 roll calls that day, voted the same way on each
Yea
H8252 · 2026-06-11
Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges. (Passage)
Passed · 34-4
Yea
S2667 · 2026-06-11
Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold. (Passage)
Passed · 35-3
Yea
S2667 · 2026-06-11
Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold. (Passage)
Passed · 34-4
Yea
S2330 · 2026-06-11
Permits the implementation of a system of electronic registration and titling of motor vehicles, by the DMV and requires that rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter, be promulgated by the administrator of the DMV. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S2650 · 2026-06-11
Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges. (Passage)
Passed · 34-4
Yea
H7495 · 2026-06-11
Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H7183 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance. (Passage)
Passed · 32-5
Yea
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