Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Enrique Sanchez 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.
Introduced7
Out of committee1
Passed one chamber1
Passed both chambers1
Became law1
Never left committee6
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 6 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Public Utilities And Carriers 2Labor And Labor Relations 2LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — MINIMUM WAGES 2Taxation 1TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION 1PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS — RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY 1
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Community MusicWorks located in the city of Providence.
In plain English Exempts Community MusicWorks' property in Providence from state taxation.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION – Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Community MusicWorks located in the city of Providence.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-24
Defines that a conspicuous display is a visual illustration showing each component of the utility bill and the cost associated with each component of said bill.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS — REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION – Defines that a conspicuous display is a visual illustration showing each component of the utility bill and the cost associated with each component of said bill.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-07
Requires all health care workers who are employed on any Sunday or holiday, to be compensated at the rate of time and one-half.
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — MINIMUM WAGES — HEALTHCARE WORKER OVERTIME PAY – Requires all health care workers who are employed on any Sunday or holiday, to be compensated at the rate of time and one-half.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-18
Provides that commencing January 1, 2027, the minimum wage shall be twenty-four dollars ($24.00) per hour.
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — MINIMUM WAGES – Provides that commencing January 1, 2027, the minimum wage shall be twenty-four dollars ($24.00) per hour.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-18
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF RENEE NICOLE GOOD IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-04
Establishes a statewide “Healthy School Meals for all” universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.
EDUCATION — FEDERAL AID – Establishes a statewide “Healthy School Meals for all” universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to House Finance · 2026-02-27
Prohibits RIPTA from using state funds or the proceeds of any bond(s) to pay for any work performed after 8/1/26, pursuant to the “transit center joint development project” RFP and/or pursuant to related the preliminary services agreement.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS — RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY – Prohibits RIPTA from using state funds or the proceeds of any bond(s) to pay for any work performed after 8/1/26, pursuant to the “transit center joint development project” RFP and/or pursuant to related the…
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to House Finance · 2026-01-30
“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.