Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Rhode Island
Votes with Democrats
96%
on 91 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 97%
Cast a vote
90%
Yea or Nay on 653 of 728 roll calls · Senate median 93%
Their bills that became law
14 of 35
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 10.5
Roll calls on record
728
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 David Tikoian 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 David Tikoian 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. David Tikoian is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
4 of 91 party-line votes.
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.
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 22–16 · 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.
Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 24–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
S2605 · Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.
Passage · 2026-06-03 · Passed 31–7 · 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.
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.
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.
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage of Sub A · 2026-04-30 · Passed 7–3
S3073 · Limits mortgage prepayment rules to mortgages on owner-occupied properties with one to four dwelling units.
In plain English Limits mortgage prepayment rules to mortgages on owner-occupied properties with one to four dwelling units.
Senate Committee on Commerce: Passage · 2026-04-28 · Passed 7–3
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.
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 22–16
S2780 · Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act.
In plain English Replaces Rhode Island's limited liability company law with an updated version.
Senate Committee on Commerce: Passage of Sub A · 2026-06-09 · Passed 8–1
S2269 · Requires a housing code enforcement officer to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all tenants of the building affected by an alleged housing code violation, along with any hearing dates scheduled for the violation.
In plain English Requires housing code enforcement officers to give all tenants copies of violation notices and scheduled hearing dates for their building.
Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Indefinite postponement · 2026-06-02 · Passed 8–0
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 · 94 shared contested votes
24%
Elaine MorganRepublican · District 34 · 92 shared contested votes
22%
Thomas PaolinoRepublican · District 17 · 92 shared contested votes
21%
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 (75 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills David Tikoian 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.
Introduced35
Out of committee20
Passed one chamber17
Passed both chambers14
Became law14
Never left committee15
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 10.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Criminal Offenses 4Towns And Cities 4TOWNS AND CITIES — LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING 3State Affairs And Government 3Health And Safety 3CRIMINAL OFFENSES — TRESPASS AND VANDALISM 2
Changes the term of drug court to recovery court.
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — COURTS — SUPERIOR COURT – Changes the term of drug court to recovery court.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Creates an enhanced penalty defined as "road rage" to be applied in addition to penalties for convictions of certain motor vehicle offenses.
In plain English Adds enhanced penalties for certain motor vehicle offenses when they involve road rage behavior.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES — CASEY'S LAW – Creates an enhanced penalty defined as "road rage" to be applied in addition to penalties for convictions of certain motor vehicle offenses.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
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.
Official synopsis: LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION – 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.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Aligns the implementation date of youth camp licensing within the operational, and statutory framework of the Rhode Island department of human services and department of children, youth and families.
In plain English Aligns the implementation date for youth camp licensing within the operational and statutory framework of Rhode Island's human services and children, youth and families departments.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — LICENSING OF YOUTH CAMPS – Aligns the implementation date of youth camp licensing within the operational, and statutory framework of the Rhode Island department of human services and department of children, youth and families.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Adds staff of day camps and residential camps for youth to the definition of "person responsible for a child's welfare" within the chapter on abused and neglected children.
In plain English Adds day camp and residential camp staff to the definition of people responsible for a child's welfare in child abuse and neglect laws.
Official synopsis: HUMAN SERVICES — ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN – Adds staff of day camps and residential camps for youth to the definition of "person responsible for a child's welfare" within the chapter on abused and neglected children.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
In plain English Allows an authorized agent to file a written notice with state, county, or municipal agencies on behalf of a person protected under the judicial security act.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — COURTS — COURT ADMINISTRATION – For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Adds property damage to statutory underinsured motor coverage, rather than just uninsured motorist coverage, as it is presently.
INSURANCE — LIABILITY INSURANCE — UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE – Adds property damage to statutory underinsured motor coverage, rather than just uninsured motorist coverage, as it is presently.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Grants automatic admission to state public institutions for qualified Eagle Scout and Gold award recipients from the Girl Scouts.
In plain English Grants automatic admission to Rhode Island's public colleges and universities for Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients who meet qualifications.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — GUARANTEED ADMISSION FOR EAGLE SCOUT AND GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS – Grants automatic admission to state public institutions for qualified Eagle Scout and Gold award recipients from the Girl Scouts.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require.
In plain English Requires school districts to provide courts with information about children as requested in family court proceedings.
Official synopsis: DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN — PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT – Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Expands the requirement that all high schools and middle schools, whether they are publicly or privately run to maintain on site a functional AED while establishing and implementing a cardiac emergency response plan in these schools.
In plain English Requires all public and private high schools and middle schools to maintain a working AED on site and establish a cardiac emergency response plan.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS – Expands the requirement that all high schools and middle schools, whether they are publicly or privately run to maintain on site a functional AED while establishing and implementing a cardiac emergency response plan in these schools.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-10
Allows the town of Smithfield to determine its density bonuses based upon its underlying zoning.
In plain English Allows the town of Smithfield to set density bonuses based on its underlying zoning rules.
Official synopsis: TOWNS AND CITIES — ZONING ORDINANCES – Allows the town of Smithfield to determine its density bonuses based upon its underlying zoning.
Passed one chamberSenate read and passed · 2026-06-09
Applies to electric generating facilities generating electricity on/after 1/1/25 regarding sale/transmission of electricity/facility restructuring/last-resort service.
In plain English Requires electric generating facilities that start operating after January 1, 2025 to follow rules about selling and transmitting electricity, restructuring, and backup service.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS — PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION – Applies to electric generating facilities generating electricity on/after 1/1/25 regarding sale/transmission of electricity/facility restructuring/last-resort service.
Out of committeeSenate voted to recommit to Senate Commerce · 2026-06-09
Prohibits contractors from submitting a single application to a local review board seeking a comprehensive permit for housing projects in certain circumstances.
In plain English Prohibits contractors from submitting a single application for a comprehensive housing permit to local review boards in certain circumstances.
Official synopsis: TOWNS AND CITIES — LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING – Prohibits contractors from submitting a single application to a local review board seeking a comprehensive permit for housing projects in certain circumstances.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Municipal Government & Housing · 2026-06-05
Provides any Medicaid program savings associated with enrollment reductions would be retained within the healthcare system and reinvested through targeted increases in reimbursement.
In plain English Requires Medicaid savings from enrollment reductions to be reinvested in higher reimbursement rates within the healthcare system.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — MEDICAID PROGRAM FUNDING AND REALLOCATION OF ENROLLMENT SAVINGS – Provides any Medicaid program savings associated with enrollment reductions would be retained within the healthcare system and reinvested through targeted increases in reimbursement.
Out of committeeCommittee recommends passage · 2026-06-02
Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.
In plain English Defines squatter as an unauthorized occupant of a dwelling and allows police to assist property owners in removing squatters.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL OFFENSES — TRESPASS AND VANDALISM – Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.
Out of committeeReferred to House Judiciary · 2026-05-29
“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)
H7477 · 2026-06-11
Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act. (Passage)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
S2365 · 2026-06-11
Eliminates the age requirement for modification on Social Security income. (Passage)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
S2555 · 2026-06-11
Requires DOE to establish a bilingual education support fund. (Passage)
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)
S3290 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases. (Passage)
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)
S2678 · 2026-06-11
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. (Passage)
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)
S3185 · 2026-06-11
Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes. (Passage)
H7585 · 2026-06-11
Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program. (Passage)
H8582 · 2026-06-11
Imposes certain duties, transparency, and accountability from pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacy benefits management services. (Passage)
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)
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)
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)
H7198 · 2026-06-11
Further delineate the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor. (Passage)
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)
H8046 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a set service rate of seventy dollars ($70.00) for the service of all writs, citations or subpoenas. (Passage)
H7740 · 2026-06-11
Provides and clarifies procedures for the administration of deep sedation and general anesthesia by certain types of nurses. (Passage)
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)
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)
H7866 · 2026-06-11
Raises the percentage from eighty percent (80%) to eighty-five percent (85%) regarding declaring a vehicle a total loss. (Passage)
H8605 · 2026-06-11
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS (Authorizes the appropriation to pay certain claims.) (Passage)
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)
H8005 · 2026-06-11
Amends the standards and limitations on permitted parking requirements for dwelling units. (Passage)
H7975 · 2026-06-11
Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request. (Passage)
H8546 · 2026-06-11
REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Passage)
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)
H7683 · 2026-06-11
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. (Passage)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
S2047 · 2026-06-11
Further delineates the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor. (Passage)
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)
H7538 · 2026-06-11
Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits. (Passage)
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)
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)
S2667 · 2026-06-11
Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold. (Passage)
S2667 · 2026-06-11
Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold. (Passage)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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