Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Rebecca Kislak 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.
Introduced28
Out of committee10
Passed one chamber10
Passed both chambers10
Became law9
Never left committee18
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 6 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Health And Safety 4Education 3Courts And Civil Procedure 3COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — COURTS 3Insurance 2Businesses And Professions 2
Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance.
In plain English Requires large buildings in Rhode Island to measure and report their energy and water use, and sets energy performance standards for them.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — BUILDING BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING ACT OF 2026 – Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance.
VetoedVetoed by Governor · 2026-06-24
Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
In plain English Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC RECORDS — ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS – Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY
In plain English Authorizes Providence to issue up to $25 million in bonds to fund affordable multi-family housing projects.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the city of Providence to issue not more than $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes to fund the providence housing trust fund to finance affordable multi-family housing projects in the city.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Creates rodent integrated pest management pilot programs for municipalities that choose to participate. Reports to be approved by the municipality's mayor or administrator and submitted to the department of environmental management.
In plain English Creates voluntary rodent pest management pilot programs for participating municipalities with reports approved by local officials and sent to the state environmental agency.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — PESTICIDE CONTROL – Creates rodent integrated pest management pilot programs for municipalities that choose to participate. Reports to be approved by the municipality's mayor or administrator and submitted to the department of environmental management.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto.
In plain English Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority to maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and related property.
Official synopsis: HIGHWAYS — CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT – Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-05
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER INITIATIVE (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $10,000,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Health Community Health Worker Initiative.)
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-12
HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE VITAL ROLE OF INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY PHARMACIES IN RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-04-28
Provides that a portion of state income taxes from employees working at not-for-profit healthcare institutions, health service institutions, and educational institutions be allocated to the city of Providence.
TAXATION — CITY OF PROVIDENCE: TRANSFER OF PORTION OF STATE INCOME TAXES OF NEW EMPLOYEES OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS – Provides that a portion of state income taxes from employees working at not-for-profit healthcare institutions, health service institutions, and educational institutions…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-28
VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-04-24
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL TO BE "HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-04-16
Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.
DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN — PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT – Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-16
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 2026, AS "SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-04-14
Strengthens enforcement of the state's pharmacy audit law by clarifying and tightening audit procedures to ensure pharmacy audits are conducted fairly and transparently.
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — PHARMACIES – Strengthens enforcement of the state's pharmacy audit law by clarifying and tightening audit procedures to ensure pharmacy audits are conducted fairly and transparently.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-14
Requires that the chief judge of the family court in appointing magistrates do so in accordance with the judicial selection and nomination process set forth in chapter 16.1 of title 8.
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — COURTS — FAMILY COURT – Requires that the chief judge of the family court in appointing magistrates do so in accordance with the judicial selection and nomination process set forth in chapter 16.1 of title 8.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-09
Permits RI Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with RI Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of JNC and requires judicial candidates to disclose political donations.
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — COURTS — JUDICIAL SELECTION – Permits RI Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with RI Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of JNC and requires judicial candidates to disclose…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-09
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