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Thomas Paolino
Republican · Senator

Thomas Paolino

Represents District 17 in the State Senate.

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Votes with Republicans
89%
on 102 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 98%
Cast a vote
86%
Yea or Nay on 937 of 1,087 roll calls · Senate median 93%
Their bills that became law
1 of 16
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 4
Roll calls on record
1,087
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 Thomas Paolino 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 Thomas Paolino 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. Thomas Paolino is circled.

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

11 of 102 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.

S2667 · Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold.
In plain English Increases income limits for families eligible for Rhode Island child care assistance and raises the income level at which families must leave the program.
Yea
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 35–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
H7361 · 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.
Yea
Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 35–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
H7437 · Extends the sunsetting of the "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic detection systems from January 15, 2027, to January 15, 2030.
In plain English Extends the expiration date of "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic detection systems from January 2027 to January 2030.
Yea
Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 35–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
H7041 · Provides that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbitration award has been rendered.
In plain English Requires firefighter contract terms to remain in effect until a new agreement or arbitration decision is reached.
Yea
Passage · 2026-06-09 · Passed 34–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
S3313 · 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 Amends Rhode Island's cannabis law to change residency proof terms and create a new approval process for social equity and retail cannabis licenses.
Yea
Passage · 2026-06-04 · Passed 34–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
S2093 · Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the community college of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.
In plain English Allows students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the community college to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.
Yea
Passage · 2026-06-04 · Passed 35–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
S2882 · 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.
Yea
Passage · 2026-06-04 · Passed 35–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
S2342 · 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.
In plain English Limits the number of self-service checkout stations grocery stores can have and restricts how many stations employees must monitor.
Yea
Passage · 2026-05-21 · Passed 32–4 · most Republicans voted the other way
S3119 · Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.
In plain English Extends an existing municipal police collective bargaining agreement for arbitration purposes until a new agreement or arbitration award is reached.
Yea
Passage · 2026-04-16 · Passed 29–2 · most Republicans voted the other way
H7007 · Entitles disabled and military voters to utilize electronically transmitted ballots.
In plain English Allows disabled and military voters to receive and submit ballots electronically.
Yea
Passage · 2026-03-26 · Passed 33–3 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast

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

S2480 · Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
In plain English Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
Nay
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-06-09 · Passed 6–4
S2983 · Permits the expungement of records 5 years after the imposition of sentence for misdemeanors and 10 years after the imposition of sentence for felonies, and if the sentence is greater than 10 years, then, upon successful completion of the sentence.
In plain English Allows expungement of criminal records five years after sentencing for misdemeanors and ten years after sentencing for felonies, or upon sentence completion if longer than ten years.
Nay
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-05-21 · Passed 5–3
S2964 · Makes persons convicted of petty misdemeanors and convicted of simple possession of controlled substances, eligible to have their records expunged three years after completion of their sentence.
In plain English Allows people convicted of petty misdemeanors or simple drug possession to have their records expunged three years after completing their sentence.
Nay
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-05-21 · Passed 5–3
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
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-06-03 · Passed 7–3
S2010 · Promotes transparency and accountability in the use of artificial intelligence by health insurers to manage coverage and claims.
In plain English Requires health insurers to disclose how they use artificial intelligence to make coverage and claims decisions.
Yea
Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech: Passage of Sub A · 2026-06-02 · Passed 4–0
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 · 106 shared contested votes
58%
Todd PatalanoDemocrat · District 26 · 113 shared contested votes
40%
Brian ThompsonDemocrat · District 20 · 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 (150 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.

2026-02: 18 roll calls, 2 without a Yea or Nay2026-03: 137 roll calls, 91 without a Yea or Nay2026-04: 177 roll calls, 55 without a Yea or Nay2026-05: 329 roll calls, 2 without a Yea or Nay2026-06: 426 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or NayFeb 2026Jun 2026
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Their bills, from filing to law

Bills Thomas Paolino 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.

Introduced16
Out of committee2
Passed one chamber2
Passed both chambers1
Became law1
Never left committee14

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

What their bills are about
Taxation 4TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES 3TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES — LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION 3State Affairs And Government 3General Assembly 2TAXATION — ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES 1
Exempts from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks.
In plain English Exempts firearm safety equipment and storage devices from sales tax.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES — LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION – Exempts from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks.
Passed one chamberSenate read and passed · 2026-06-09
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.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES — LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION – Phases out the local meals and beverage tax by January 1, 2030.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-28
Requires the auditor general to conduct performance audits of all state agencies.
In plain English Requires the auditor general to conduct performance audits of all state agencies.
Official synopsis: GENERAL ASSEMBLY — AUDITOR GENERAL – Requires the auditor general to conduct performance audits of all state agencies.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-21
Establishes the first-time home buyer savings program act. Allows modifications to federal adjusted gross income for $50,000 in contributions and $150,000 of interest and dividends included in federal adjusted gross income.
PROPERTY — FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT – Establishes the first-time home buyer savings program act. Allows modifications to federal adjusted gross income for $50,000 in contributions and $150,000 of interest and dividends included in federal adjusted gross income.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Establishes a revolving fund to assist first-time home buyers and veterans to purchase a home in Rhode Island by issuing grants of up to forty thousand dollars ($40,000).
In plain English Establishes a revolving fund to issue grants of up to $40,000 to first-time home buyers and veterans purchasing homes in Rhode Island.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — RHODE ISLAND HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION – Establishes a revolving fund to assist first-time home buyers and veterans to purchase a home in Rhode Island by issuing grants of up to forty thousand dollars ($40,000).
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Increase the net taxable estate exemption to $3,600,000 on January 1, 2027. This act would also increase the exemption by $1,000,000 on January 1, 2028 and every year thereafter until this section and the tax would sunset and expire on January 1, 2033
In plain English Increases the estate tax exemption to $3.6 million starting in 2027, then by $1 million annually until the tax expires in 2033.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES — LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION – Increase the net taxable estate exemption to $3,600,000 on January 1, 2027. This act would also increase the exemption by $1,000,000 on January 1, 2028 and every year thereafter until this section and the…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-30
Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilitate the prompt public disclosure of this information.
In plain English Requires the Public Utilities Commission to publicly notify of changes in renewable energy eligibility or production and create rules for prompt disclosure.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS — RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD – Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilitate the prompt public disclosure of this…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-28
Makes a violation using the passing lane on limited access highways when not passing another vehicle.
In plain English Prohibits drivers from using the passing lane on limited access highways except when actively passing another vehicle.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — PASSING, USE OF LANES, AND RULES OF THE ROAD – Makes a violation using the passing lane on limited access highways when not passing another vehicle.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-09
Repeals daylight savings time in the state and follow the “United States Standard Eastern Time” as provided by an exemption from the advancement of time as provide by the federal Uniform Time Ac of 1966, 15 U.S.C. § 260(a).
In plain English Repeals daylight savings time in Rhode Island and keeps the state on standard Eastern Time year-round.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — STANDARD AND DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME – Repeals daylight savings time in the state and follow the “United States Standard Eastern Time” as provided by an exemption from the advancement of time as provide by the federal Uniform Time Ac of…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-08
SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE COURAGE, HEROISM, AND COMPASSION OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO RENDERED AID DURING THE LYNCH ARENA SHOOTING IN PAWTUCKET
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-03-31
Requires the director of the Rhode Island emergency management agency and the Rhode Island commerce commission to develop and implement a plan to assist businesses in obtaining flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance program.
In plain English Requires the emergency management director and commerce commission to develop a plan helping businesses get flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance program.
Official synopsis: MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE — EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – Requires the director of the Rhode Island emergency management agency and the Rhode Island commerce commission to develop and implement a plan to assist businesses in obtaining flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance program.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-31
Expands the duties of the small business ombudsman, by also having the ombudsman serve as the Rhode Island commerce corporation's small business advocate.
In plain English Expands the small business ombudsman's duties to include serving as the Rhode Island commerce corporation's small business advocate.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES – Expands the duties of the small business ombudsman, by also having the ombudsman serve as the Rhode Island commerce corporation's small business advocate.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-10
Creates the joint committee of the repealer for a term of six (6) years to compile suggestions for repeal of certain statutes, regulations, and executive orders.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY — JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE REPEALER – Creates the joint committee of the repealer for a term of six (6) years to compile suggestions for repeal of certain statutes, regulations, and executive orders.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary · 2026-02-27
Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.
HUMAN SERVICES — HOMELESSNESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM – Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming · 2026-02-13
Permits students at failing schools to enroll in any public school and also established the Rhode Island education revitalization fund to provide funding to the school choice program.
EDUCATION — FAILING SCHOOL CHOICE ACT – Permits students at failing schools to enroll in any public school and also established the Rhode Island education revitalization fund to provide funding to the school choice program.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Education · 2026-02-06

“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nay
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
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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