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Elaine Morgan
Republican · Senator

Elaine Morgan

Represents District 34 in the State Senate.

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Votes with Republicans
98%
on 88 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 98%
Cast a vote
66%
Yea or Nay on 682 of 1,039 roll calls · Senate median 93%
Their bills that became law
6 of 29
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 4
Roll calls on record
1,039
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 Elaine Morgan 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 Elaine Morgan 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. Elaine Morgan is circled.

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

2 of 88 party-line votes.

H7364 · Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written description of quotas applicable to the employee within defined time periods and adverse employment action for failure to meet the quota.
In plain English Requires warehouse employers to give new employees written descriptions of their work quotas and consequences for not meeting them.
Yea
Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 35–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
S3002 · Provides a series of updates to size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles.
In plain English Updates size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles.
Yea
Passage As Amended · 2026-05-14 · Passed 33–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast

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

H7127 · MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
Nay
Senate Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence · 2026-06-08 · Passed 7–2
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
S3215 · Provides a licensed liquor retailer/cannabis retailer/or hemp consumable retailer that received an infused-beverage endorsement from the cannabis control commission the authorization to sell at retail THC infused beverages in accordance with this chapter.
In plain English Allows licensed liquor, cannabis, or hemp retailers with an infused-beverage endorsement to sell THC-infused beverages at retail.
Yea
Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · 2026-06-02 · Passed 6–0
S2444 · Exempts from the sales tax scalp hair prosthesis or wig that are necessary due to hair loss from a medical condition.
In plain English Exempts wigs and hair prostheses needed for medical hair loss from sales tax.
Yea
Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · 2026-05-28 · Passed 6–0
S2082 · Phases out the local meals and beverage tax by January 1, 2030.
In plain English Phases out the local meals and beverage tax by January 1, 2030.
Yea
Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · 2026-05-28 · Passed 6–0
Democrats 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.

Lou RaptakisDemocrat · District 33 · 89 shared contested votes
52%
Todd PatalanoDemocrat · District 26 · 92 shared contested votes
33%
Brian ThompsonDemocrat · District 20 · 94 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 (357 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.

2026-02: 9 roll calls, 7 without a Yea or Nay2026-03: 96 roll calls, 30 without a Yea or Nay2026-04: 146 roll calls, 119 without a Yea or Nay2026-05: 338 roll calls, 170 without a Yea or Nay2026-06: 450 roll calls, 31 without a Yea or NayFeb 2026Jun 2026
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Their bills, from filing to law

Bills Elaine Morgan 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.

Introduced29
Out of committee6
Passed one chamber6
Passed both chambers6
Became law6
Never left committee23

For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 4 bills that became law this session.

What their bills are about
Education 7Health And Safety 5Taxation 3EDUCATION — CURRICULUM 2TAXATION — PERSONAL INCOME TAX 1HEALTH AND SAFETY — THE RHODE ISLAND CLEAN AIR PRESERVATION ACT 1
Creates an exemption from property taxes in the amount of $5,000 for any veteran of the military or naval service of the United States who is to be totally disabled through a service-connected disability in the town of Exeter.
In plain English Creates a $5,000 property tax exemption for totally disabled veterans with service-connected disabilities in Exeter.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION — VETERANS' EXEMPTIONS — TOWN OF EXETER – Creates an exemption from property taxes in the amount of $5,000 for any veteran of the military or naval service of the United States who is to be totally disabled through…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-10
SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING JUNE 14, 2026 AS "NATIONAL FLAG DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-06-09
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND POULIOT
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-05-21
Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity.
In plain English Waives fees for searching, retrieving or copying public records when state legislators certify they are acting in their official capacity.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC RECORDS — ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS — COST – Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-21
Establishes a new program where the per pupil funding, calculated annually by RIDE, would be transferred into a newly created educational funding account run by the children's scholarship fund to pay for educational expenses.
In plain English Creates education freedom accounts funded with per-pupil money to pay for educational expenses, managed by the children's scholarship fund.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM – Establishes a new program where the per pupil funding, calculated annually by RIDE, would be transferred into a newly created educational funding account run by the children's scholarship fund to pay for educational expenses.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-19
Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.
In plain English Allows school districts to opt out of spending money on state mandates that are not fully funded by state education aid.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT – Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-19
Establishes a property tax deferral program for senior citizens, disabled persons or veterans.
In plain English Establishes a property tax deferral program for senior citizens, disabled persons, or veterans.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES — TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM – Establishes a property tax deferral program for senior citizens, disabled persons or veterans.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for all social security income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
In plain English Allows taxpayers to exclude all Social Security income from state income tax starting in 2027.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PERSONAL INCOME TAX – Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for all social security income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-30
Provides measures to prevent title fraud by authorizing the recorder of deeds to require the production of a government-issued photographic identification card before recording a deed or certain other instruments.
In plain English Allows the recorder of deeds to require a government-issued photo ID before recording a deed or certain other documents.
Official synopsis: PROPERTY — TITLE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT – Provides measures to prevent title fraud by authorizing the recorder of deeds to require the production of a government-issued photographic identification card before recording a deed or certain other instruments.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-28
Repeals the act authorizing toll facilities on state roads.
In plain English Repeals the law that authorized toll facilities on state roads.
Official synopsis: HIGHWAYS — RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY – Repeals the act authorizing toll facilities on state roads.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-02
Provide services for veterans in the criminal justice system ensuring disclosure and connections with federal and state resources.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — VETERANS IDENTIFICATION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM – Provide services for veterans in the criminal justice system ensuring disclosure and connections with federal and state resources.
Not out of committeeMeeting postponed (03/11/2026) · 2026-03-11
Mandates that athletic teams that are sponsored by a public school or a private school whose teams compete against a public school, be designated as (1) "males", "men" or "boys"; (2) "females", "women" or "girls"; or (3) "coed" or "mixed".
EDUCATION — SAVE WOMEN’S SPORTS ACT – Mandates that athletic teams that are sponsored by a public school or a private school whose teams compete against a public school, be designated as (1) "males", "men" or "boys"; (2) "females", "women" or "girls"; or (3) "coed"…
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Education · 2026-03-04
Categorizes women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports.
EDUCATION — FAIRNESS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS ACT – Categorizes women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports.
Not out of committeeWithdrawn at sponsor's request · 2026-03-04
Prohibits gender transition procedures for all minors, uses of public funds, discipline for health care providers, a 30 year statute of limitation, after reaching age of majority, and right to a civil action for damages.
HEALTH AND SAFETY — RHODE ISLAND'S CHILDREN DESERVE HELP NOT HARM ACT — MINOR'S GENDER TRANSITION – Prohibits gender transition procedures for all minors, uses of public funds, discipline for health care providers, a 30 year statute of limitation, after reaching age of majority, and…
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary · 2026-02-13
Repeals the establishment of statewide academic standards for core subjects and the implementation into the curriculum of all public schools.
EDUCATION — CURRICULUM – Repeals the establishment of statewide academic standards for core subjects and the implementation into the curriculum of all public schools.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Education · 2026-02-13

“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
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
S2555 · 2026-06-11
Requires DOE to establish a bilingual education support fund. (Passage)
Passed · 36-2
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
S2667 · 2026-06-11
Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold. (Passage)
Passed · 35-3
Nay
S2667 · 2026-06-11
Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold. (Passage)
Passed · 34-4
Nay
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
Nay
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
Nay
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