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Earl Read
Democratic · Representative

Earl Read

Represents District 26 in the House of Representatives.

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Votes with Democrats
100%
on 116 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 674 of 690 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
11 of 21
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 6
Roll calls on record
690
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 Earl Read 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 Earl Read sits in the House

Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Earl Read is circled.

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

0 of 116 party-line votes.

They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.

Closest votes they cast

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

H7415 · Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.
In plain English Bars approval of new or expanded charter schools starting in the 2026-27 school year and blocks state funding for charter schools not approved by July 1, 2025.
Yea
House Committee on Education: Passage of Sub A · 2026-06-08 · Passed 8–3
S2787 · Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.
In plain English Bars approval of new or expanded charter schools starting in the 2026-27 school year and blocks state funding for charter schools not approved by July 1, 2025.
Yea
House Committee on Education: Passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence · 2026-06-08 · Passed 9–3
H7094 · Establishes the Rhode Island orange heart medal to formally recognize Rhode Island veterans whose service exposed them to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents.
In plain English Creates the Rhode Island orange heart medal to recognize veterans exposed to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents during service.
Yea
House Committee on Veterans` Affairs: Passage · 2026-04-14 · Passed 9–0
H8125 · Defines "military-connected student" and permits military-connected students to enroll by remote registration upon presentation of military orders confirming the parent or guardian be stationed in this state during the current or following school year.
In plain English Allows military-connected students to enroll in school remotely if military orders confirm their parent or guardian will be stationed in the state.
Yea
House Committee on Veterans` Affairs: Passage · 2026-04-14 · Passed 9–0
H8251 · HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF THE ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL, OR SIMILAR RECOGNITION, TO UNITED STATES SERVICE MEMBERS WHO SERVED IN HONDURAS FROM 1981 TO 1992
Yea
House Committee on Veterans` Affairs: Passage · 2026-04-14 · Passed 9–0
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.

Marie HopkinsRepublican · District 21 · 95 shared contested votes
57%
Chris PaplauskasRepublican · District 15 · 101 shared contested votes
23%
Brian NewberryRepublican · District 48 · 102 shared contested votes
16%
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 (16 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.

2026-01: 3 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2026-02: 16 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2026-03: 27 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2026-04: 93 roll calls, 1 without a Yea or Nay2026-05: 83 roll calls, 14 without a Yea or Nay2026-06: 468 roll calls, 1 without a Yea or NayJan 2026Jun 2026
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Their bills, from filing to law

Bills Earl Read 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.

Introduced21
Out of committee13
Passed one chamber12
Passed both chambers11
Became law11
Never left committee8

For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 6 bills that became law this session.

What their bills are about
Education 3Motor And Other Vehicles 2EDUCATION — HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS 2Criminal Offenses 2State Affairs And Government 2Criminal Procedure 2
Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.
In plain English Requires pedestrian right-of-way violations to reference the traffic offense violation schedule for adjudication.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — RIGHT-OF-WAY – Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-24
Amends the refiling process for rules and regulations under the administrative procedures act by implementing a confirmation and attestation system to confirm agency rules and regulations are active and effective.
In plain English Requires state agencies to confirm and attest that their rules and regulations remain active and effective through a new refiling process.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES – Amends the refiling process for rules and regulations under the administrative procedures act by implementing a confirmation and attestation system to confirm agency rules and regulations are active and effective.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
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.
In plain English Prohibits people in Department of Corrections custody from using force or weapons to resist lawful requests or directives.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — ARREST – 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.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Strengthens school security measures, including the establishment of a RI school emergency response committee to develop additional recommendations for school security measures and requiring an annual school safety assessment by all school districts.
In plain English Requires school districts to conduct annual safety assessments and establishes a committee to develop school security recommendations.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS – Strengthens school security measures, including the establishment of a RI school emergency response committee to develop additional recommendations for school security measures and requiring an annual school safety assessment by all school districts.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Creates a new registration plate for qualified individuals to possess an "adaptive vehicle license plate" to accommodate the transportation needs of an individual with a significant mobility impairment.
In plain English Creates a new registration plate for people with significant mobility impairments to accommodate their transportation needs.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES – Creates a new registration plate for qualified individuals to possess an "adaptive vehicle license plate" to accommodate the transportation needs of an individual with a significant mobility impairment.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Creates a program through which fire departments and fire districts are notified of locations of registrants of electric and hybrid motor vehicles can register their vehicles with their local fire department or fire district.
HEALTH AND SAFETY — OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL – Creates a program through which fire departments and fire districts are notified of locations of registrants of electric and hybrid motor vehicles can register their vehicles with their local fire department or fire district.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
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.
In plain English Makes it a felony to remove or attempt to remove a firearm, weapon, or communication device from a peace officer or attorney general investigator.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL OFFENSES — DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER – 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.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Directs middle and high schools which issue student identification cards to include on those cards on or before September 8, 2026, contact crisis telephone numbers for suicide prevention and substance use disorder prevention.
In plain English Requires middle and high schools that issue student ID cards to include crisis hotline numbers for suicide and substance use prevention by September 8, 2026.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — THE NATHAN BRUNO AND JASON FLATT ACT – Directs middle and high schools which issue student identification cards to include on those cards on or before September 8, 2026, contact crisis telephone numbers for suicide prevention and substance use disorder prevention.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Requires that before any fire fighter or police officer is eligible to receive benefits for illness or injury sustained off duty, they prove they had reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency existed that required immediate need of their assistance.
In plain English Requires firefighters and police officers to prove they had reasonable grounds to believe an emergency needed their immediate help before receiving benefits for off-duty injuries or illness.
Official synopsis: TOWNS AND CITIES — RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS – Requires that before any fire fighter or police officer is eligible to receive benefits for illness or injury sustained off duty, they prove they had reasonable grounds to believe that…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-10
HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16, 2026, AS "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALL POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-12
Allows members of the retirement system who served in the national guard or reserves and qualify as veterans, to purchase retirement service credits based on their years of service in the National guard or reserves.
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES — RETIREMENT SYSTEM — MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE CREDITS – Allows members of the retirement system who served in the national guard or reserves and qualify as veterans, to purchase retirement service credits based on their years of service in the National…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-12
Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space to a patron for one hour or less, in or on a parking facility on which a commercial establishment is located.
TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES — LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION – Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space to a patron for one hour or less, in or on a parking facility on which a commercial establishment is located.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MAY 3 THROUGH MAY 9, 2026, AS "NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-05
Provides that violations of § 11-37.1-10 relating to failing to register as a sex offender are subject to the duration and frequency of registrations pursuant to § 11-37.1-4.
CRIMINAL OFFENSES — SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION – Provides that violations of § 11-37.1-10 relating to failing to register as a sex offender are subject to the duration and frequency of registrations pursuant to § 11-37.1-4.
Passed one chamberReferred to Senate Judiciary · 2026-04-14
Provides any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees not be made public. Additionally, it makes a violation of this section a misdemeanor.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT, AND BRIDGE POLICE – Provides any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees not be made public. Additionally, it makes a violation of this section a misdemeanor.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-31

“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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S3367 · 2026-06-11
Provides that the tax administration may prescribe regulations requiring returns of information to be made/filed on or before 2/28 each year with filing thresholds consistent with applicable thresholds for info filings pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 1 et seq. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 63-0
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 In Concurrence)
Passed · 60-3
Yea
H8040 · 2026-06-11
Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential NARR-certified recovery residences that are not applicable to other residential homes. (Passage Of Amendment)
Passed · 56-10
Yea
H8040 · 2026-06-11
Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential NARR-certified recovery residences that are not applicable to other residential homes. (Passage As Amended)
Passed · 53-15
Yea
S3288 · 2026-06-11
Allows for the issuance of a Class BV license for the property located at 1814 Broad Street in the city of Cranston. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 66-0
Yea
S2570 · 2026-06-11
Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 50-14
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 In Concurrence)
Passed · 54-0
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 In Concurrence)
Passed · 51-5
Yea
S2260 · 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 In Concurrence)
Passed · 50-16
Yea
S3316 · 2026-06-11
REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Passage Of Amendment)
Passed · 63-2
Yea
S3316 · 2026-06-11
REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Passage)
Passed · 59-9
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 In Concurrence)
Passed · 64-0
Yea
S3290 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 64-0
Yea
S2347 · 2026-06-11
Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, as well as updates warranty reimbursement and recalls obligation policies. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 60-7
Yea
S2678 · 2026-06-11
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 61-0
Yea
H7437 · 2026-06-11
Extends the sunsetting of the "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic detection systems from January 15, 2027, to January 15, 2030. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 59-11
Yea
S2832 · 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 In Concurrence)
Passed · 63-0
Yea
S3026 · 2026-06-11
Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist associate and applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 63-0
Yea
S3368 · 2026-06-11
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA AND EDUCATION FINANCE SYSTEM (Creates a special joint legislative commission to make a comprehensive study of Rhode Island's education funding formula and education finance system.) (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 57-9
Yea
S2273 · 2026-06-11
Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 63-0
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 · 70-0
Yea
H7630 · 2026-06-11
Requires that reimbursement rates for licensed mobile response and stabilization services be equal to or greater than the prevailing integrated state Medicaid rate for mobile response and stabilizations services as established by EOHHS. (Passage)
Passed · 69-0
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 · 66-3
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 In Concurrence)
Passed · 64-0
Yea
S2348 · 2026-06-11
Directs middle and high schools which issue student identification cards to include on those cards contact crisis telephone numbers for suicide prevention and substance use disorder prevention. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 63-0
Yea
H8546 · 2026-06-11
REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Passage Of Amendment)
Passed · 64-2
Yea
H8546 · 2026-06-11
REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Passage As Amended)
Passed · 62-7
Yea
S3180 · 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 In Concurrence)
Passed · 63-0
Yea
S3354 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING PROBLEMS, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 66-0
Yea
S3356 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 66-0
Yea
S2605 · 2026-06-11
Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 57-9
NV
S2824 · 2026-06-11
Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 63-0
Yea
S2136 · 2026-06-11
Requires party chairpersons to submit lists of party voters to the mayor or council president within 30 days of notice of vacancy in a municipal election office and mayor/council president are required to make a replacement nomination within 30 days. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 64-0
Yea
S2906 · 2026-06-11
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY CURRENT CONDOMINIUM LAW AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ONGOING AFFORDABILITY OF CONDOMINIUMS IN RHODE ISLAND (Creates a 16-member commission to study current condominium law and provide recommendations for improvements, and who would report back to the General Assembly by December 31, 2027, and would expire on March 15, 2028.) (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 63-0
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 · 66-3
Yea
S3357 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 66-0
Yea
H7734 · 2026-06-11
Amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions. (Passage)
Passed · 68-2
Yea
S2575 · 2026-06-11
Provides guidelines regarding placing restrictions on residential recovery houses. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 48-8
Yea
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 In Concurrence)
Passed · 63-0
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 In Concurrence)
Passed · 51-14
Yea
S2418 · 2026-06-11
Includes veterans 75 years or older with a combined service connected disability rating of 70% as eligible for disabled veterans license plates. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 69-0
Yea
S3065 · 2026-06-11
Requires that reimbursement rates for certified mobile response and stabilization services be equal to or greater than the prevailing integrated state Medicaid rate for mobile response and stabilizations services. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 70-0
Yea
S3358 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 66-0
Yea
H7427 · 2026-06-11
Prohibits health insurance companies or other payors from including in physician participation agreements any provisions that restrict or prevent a physician from charging patients reasonable administrative or operational fees to support overhead. (Passage)
Passed · 64-8
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 In Concurrence)
Passed · 60-0
Yea
S3333 · 2026-06-11
Amends the act which incorporated the North Tiverton fire district and reduces the number of tax assessors, subsequent to any voluntary resignations, from six (6) to four (4) after the annual 2026 meeting. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 63-0
Yea
S3359 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 66-0
Yea
H8213 · 2026-06-11
Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, as well as updates warranty reimbursement and recalls obligation policies. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 60-7
Yea
S2491 · 2026-06-11
Changes the date for the election of delegates to the conventions from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March 2028. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 63-0
Yea
S3355 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE AND/OR ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 66-0
Yea
S3362 · 2026-06-11
Empowers the division of motor vehicles to make available special motor vehicle registration plates for the not-for-profit entity, the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of RI. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 63-0
Yea
S3339 · 2026-06-11
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. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 58-10
Yea
S2815 · 2026-06-11
Extends the timeframe for the division of taxation to review nonresident contractor cases and provide a specific penalty for noncompliance with the statute's withholding requirements. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 68-1
Yea
H7357 · 2026-06-11
Creates the sensitive healthcare information privacy act. (Passage)
Passed · 62-4
Yea
S2799 · 2026-06-11
Amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 54-2
Yea
S3184 · 2026-06-11
Provides and clarify procedures for the administration of deep sedation and general anesthesia by certain types of nurses. (Passage)
Passed · 70-0
Yea
S2827 · 2026-06-11
Exempts certain urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers and urban farmland. (Passage In Concurrence)
Passed · 58-9
Yea
S3000 · 2026-06-11
Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request. (Passage)
Passed · 60-9
Yea
H8621 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Passage)
Passed · 68-0
Yea
H8351 · 2026-06-11
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA AND EDUCATION FINANCE SYSTEM (Creates a special joint legislative commission to make a comprehensive study of Rhode Island's education funding formula and education finance system.) (Passage Of Amendment)
Passed · 62-0
Yea
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