Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Brian Newberry 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.
Introduced14
Out of committee3
Passed one chamber3
Passed both chambers3
Became law3
Never left committee11
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 2 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Elections 5Motor And Other Vehicles 2MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES 1ELECTIONS — FEDERAL ELECTIVE OFFICERS 1ELECTIONS — AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE 1ELECTIONS — GENERAL STATE OFFICERS 1
Provides for the non-partisan election of the attorney general, commencing with the 2030 election.
ELECTIONS — GENERAL STATE OFFICES-NON-PARTISAN ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL – Provides for the non-partisan election of the attorney general, commencing with the 2030 election.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-30
Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would allow a non-partisan election of the secretary of state, commencing with the 2030 election.
ELECTIONS — GENERAL STATE OFFICERS — NON-PARTISAN ELECTION OF SECRETARY OF STATE – Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would allow a non-partisan election of the secretary of state, commencing with the 2030 election.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-30
Repeals authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college.
ELECTIONS — AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE – Repeals authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-30
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE — COMBINING THE OFFICES OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND SECRETARY OF STATE (Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would combine the offices of lieutenant governor and secretary of state, commencing with the 2028 election.)
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-30
Changes the manner by which presidential electoral college electors are elected and create a system of grouping of municipalities of equal populations, one of each of Rhode Island's electoral votes.
ELECTIONS — FEDERAL ELECTIVE OFFICERS – Changes the manner by which presidential electoral college electors are elected and create a system of grouping of municipalities of equal populations, one of each of Rhode Island's electoral votes.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-30
Adopts several concepts from other jurisdictions with the goal of promoting a stronger climate for business growth in Rhode Island, including a "Franchise Fee" in lieu of the corporation tax.
CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS — RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT — THE RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CLIMATE REFORM ACT – Adopts several concepts from other jurisdictions with the goal of promoting a stronger climate for business growth in Rhode Island, including a "Franchise Fee" in lieu…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-28
Allows a minor between the ages of 14 -17 without a permanent residence/in custody of the DCYF to get state identification card without a signature from parent, guardian or foster parent as well as a certified copy of minor's birth certificate at no cost.
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — STATE IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR MINORS WITHOUT RESIDENCE ACT – Allows a minor between the ages of 14 -17 without a permanent residence/in custody of the DCYF to get state identification card without a signature from parent, guardian or foster parent…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-16
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-04-14
Prohibits disclosure terms "down payment", "money down", or any similar language to describe lump sum payments in order to reduce monthly lease payments. Provides that lump sum payments are non-refundable in the event of a total loss of the vehicle.
COMMERCIAL LAW — GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS — DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES – Prohibits disclosure terms "down payment", "money down", or any similar language to describe lump sum payments in order to reduce monthly lease payments. Provides that lump sum payments are non-refundable in the event of…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-02
HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY SCHOOLS (BVS) BOYS CO-OP TEAM ON WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND DIVISION II HIGH SCHOOL STATE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-03-31
HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE COURAGE, HEROISM, AND COMPASSION OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO RENDERED AID DURING THE LYNCH ARENA SHOOTING IN PAWTUCKET
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-03-31
Imposes strict identity disclosure requirements for those who incur expenditures for the production of ballot advocacy communications and political advertisements.
ELECTIONS — BALLOT QUESTION ADVOCACY AND REPORTING – Imposes strict identity disclosure requirements for those who incur expenditures for the production of ballot advocacy communications and political advertisements.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-31
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 committeeIntroduced, referred to House Finance · 2026-02-12
Repeals the authorization for issuance of special registration plate for Mr. Potato Head. Currently issued plates, as long as continuously registered to the current vehicle would remain valid.
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES – Repeals the authorization for issuance of special registration plate for Mr. Potato Head. Currently issued plates, as long as continuously registered to the current vehicle would remain valid.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-01-20
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