Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Rhode Island
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 86 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 97%
Cast a vote
91%
Yea or Nay on 869 of 959 roll calls · Senate median 93%
Their bills that became law
7 of 33
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 10.5
Roll calls on record
959
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 Lammis Vargas 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 Lammis Vargas 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. Lammis Vargas is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 86 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.
S2735 · Amends the process for creating and governing project labor agreements (“PLA”).
Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Passage of Sub A · 2026-06-04 · Passed 5–1
S2499 · Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, considering the interests of employers and employees.
In plain English Creates rules for how employers can use artificial intelligence in the workplace while protecting employee interests.
Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Passage of Sub A · 2026-06-02 · Passed 6–2
H7127 · MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
Senate Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence · 2026-06-08 · Passed 7–2
S2921 · Changes the definition of employee to include individuals employed in the domestic service of any person.
In plain English Expands the definition of employee to include people employed in domestic service.
Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study · 2026-04-15 · Passed 5–0
S3049 · Eliminates prescribed timelines for hearing and determination in certain enforcement actions before the department labor and training to align with reasonable practice.
In plain English Removes time limits for hearings and decisions in certain wage enforcement cases before the labor department.
Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study · 2026-04-15 · Passed 5–0
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 · 81 shared contested votes
16%
Jessica de la CruzRepublican · District 23 · 86 shared contested votes
14%
Thomas PaolinoRepublican · District 17 · 80 shared contested votes
14%
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 (90 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Lammis Vargas 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.
Introduced33
Out of committee14
Passed one chamber14
Passed both chambers7
Became law7
Never left committee19
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 10.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Businesses And Professions 4Human Services 3Health And Safety 3HUMAN SERVICES — MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 2HUMAN SERVICES — MEDICAL ASSISTANCE — LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM 2Courts And Civil Procedure 2
Allows for the issuance of a Class BV license for the property located at 1814 Broad Street in the city of Cranston.
In plain English Allows issuance of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license for a specific property in Cranston.
Official synopsis: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES — RETAIL LICENSES – Allows for the issuance of a Class BV license for the property located at 1814 Broad Street in the city of Cranston.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Provides penalties for tax preparers that purposefully mislead their clients or act as ghost preparers of tax returns and requires the tax administrator publish a list of tax preparers who have had their privileges to prepare returns revoked or suspended.
In plain English Penalizes tax preparers who intentionally mislead clients or prepare returns without disclosure, and requires publishing a list of suspended or revoked preparers.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — TAX PREPARERS ACT OF 2013 – Provides penalties for tax preparers that purposefully mislead their clients or act as ghost preparers of tax returns and requires the tax administrator publish a list of tax preparers who have had their privileges to prepare returns…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons and includes the imposition of fines upon a company, individual or business for violations.
In plain English Requires freight trains and light engines to operate with a crew of at least 2 persons and imposes fines for violations.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS — OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY – Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons and includes the imposition of fines upon…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JUVENILE HEARING BOARDS (Creates a 19 member special legislative study commission whose purpose it would be to study current practices of state and municipal Juvenile Hearing Boards established pursuant to §§ 8-10-23.1 or 8-10-23.2.)
Became lawSenate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) · 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.
In plain English Establishes a three-hundred-thirty-dollar annual child tax credit for eligible taxpayers, adjusted yearly for inflation starting January 1, 2027.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PERSONAL INCOME TAX – 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.
Passed one chamberSenate passed Sub A · 2026-06-11
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.
Official synopsis: HUMAN SERVICES — THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM — RHODE ISLAND CHILD CARE IS ESSENTIAL ACT – Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold.
Passed one chamberSenate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) · 2026-06-11
Creates a cause of action for the replacement cost of a child restraint system that is in a motor vehicle at the time of a motor vehicle accident.
In plain English Allows people to sue for the cost of replacing a child car seat damaged in a motor vehicle accident.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — CAUSES OF ACTION – Creates a cause of action for the replacement cost of a child restraint system that is in a motor vehicle at the time of a motor vehicle accident.
Passed one chamberSenate read and passed · 2026-06-11
Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.
In plain English Authorizes the health and human services secretary to raise resource limits for home-based long-term care eligibility to $12,000 for individuals and $18,000 for couples.
Official synopsis: HUMAN SERVICES — MEDICAL ASSISTANCE — LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM – Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single…
Passed one chamberReferred to House Finance · 2026-06-05
Allows foreign-trained dentists and dental hygienists to obtain limited licenses if they graduate from reputable dental colleges or universities, work under a supervising dentist, and pass a board-approved exam.
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS – Allows foreign-trained dentists and dental hygienists to obtain limited licenses if they graduate from reputable dental colleges or universities, work under a supervising dentist, and pass a board-approved exam.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Corporations · 2026-06-05
Prohibits public and private colleges and universities from charging students for institution provided health insurance in the absence of affirmative action by the student opting-in to coverage.
In plain English Prohibits colleges and universities from charging students for health insurance unless the student actively chooses to enroll.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — POST-SECONDARY STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ACT – Prohibits public and private colleges and universities from charging students for institution provided health insurance in the absence of affirmative action by the student opting-in to coverage.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Finance · 2026-05-29
Requires that automated teller machines disclose the account balance prior to any cash withdrawal.
In plain English Requires automated teller machines to show account balance before dispensing cash.
Official synopsis: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS — COMMUNITY OBLIGATIONS AND BANKING OFFENSES – Requires that automated teller machines disclose the account balance prior to any cash withdrawal.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Corporations · 2026-05-27
Requires the state investment commission to create a capital access initiative to expand potential investment opportunities for the state’s pension fund and engage qualified but traditionally underrepresented investment managers.
In plain English Requires the state investment commission to create a program expanding pension fund investment opportunities and engaging qualified underrepresented investment managers.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC FINANCE — STATE INVESTMENT COMMISSION – Requires the state investment commission to create a capital access initiative to expand potential investment opportunities for the state’s pension fund and engage qualified but traditionally underrepresented investment managers.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-26
SENATE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RHODE ISLAND HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-05-21
Requires as part of the director of administration’s report to the general assembly to include information on the number of hybrid, combustion engine, plug-in hybrid, and ZEV vehicles in the light duty fleet. This act would take effect upon passage.
In plain English Requires the director of administration to report to the legislature on the number of hybrid, combustion engine, plug-in hybrid, and zero-emission vehicles in the state's light-duty fleet.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY A GOVERNMENTAL BODY – Requires as part of the director of administration’s report to the general assembly to include information on the number of hybrid, combustion engine, plug-in hybrid, and ZEV vehicles in the light duty…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-21
Limits use of restraints on juveniles in transport and court proceedings to safety or escape risks, requires least restrictive methods, and mandates reporting on when and why restraints were used.
In plain English Limits use of restraints on juveniles in transport and court to safety or escape risks, requires least restrictive methods, and mandates reporting on restraint use.
Official synopsis: DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN — RESTRAINT OF JUVENILES – Limits use of restraints on juveniles in transport and court proceedings to safety or escape risks, requires least restrictive methods, and mandates reporting on when and why restraints were used.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-19
“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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