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Todd Patalano
Democratic · Senator

Todd Patalano

Represents District 26 in the State Senate.

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Votes with Democrats
79%
on 101 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 97%
Cast a vote
95%
Yea or Nay on 1,032 of 1,088 roll calls · Senate median 93%
Their bills that became law
9 of 33
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 10.5
Roll calls on record
1,088
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 29, 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 Todd Patalano 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 Todd Patalano 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. Todd Patalano is circled.

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

21 of 101 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.

H7202 · Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 31–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
H7434 · Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200 ft) of any polling place during voting.
In plain English Prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and agents from being within 200 feet of polling places while voting occurs.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 31–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
H8400 · Prohibits the operation of any thermal waste conversion facility such as pyrolysis within the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park and expires on June 1, 2027.
In plain English Prohibits operating thermal waste conversion facilities like pyrolysis in the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park until June 1, 2027.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 29–9 · most Democrats voted the other way
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.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 22–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
S2045 · 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.
In plain English Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant and provides remedies for violations.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 32–6 · most Democrats voted the other way
S2045 · 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.
In plain English Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant and provides remedies for violations.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-11 · Passed 33–5 · most Democrats voted the other way
H7437 · Extends the sunsetting of the "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic detection systems from January 15, 2027, to January 15, 2030.
In plain English Extends the expiration date of "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic detection systems from January 2027 to January 2030.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 33–5 · most Democrats voted the other way
S3224 · Prohibits the operation of any thermal waste conversion facility such as pyrolysis within the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park and expires on June 1, 2027.
In plain English Prohibits operating thermal waste conversion facilities like pyrolysis in the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park until June 1, 2027.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 29–9 · most Democrats voted the other way
S2480 · 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.
Nay
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-06-09 · Passed 6–4 · most Democrats voted the other way
S3339 · 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.
In plain English Prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees from being within 200 feet of polling places during early voting and election day.
Nay
Passage · 2026-06-09 · Passed 29–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast

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

S2480 · 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.
Nay
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-06-09 · Passed 6–4
S2983 · Permits the expungement of records 5 years after the imposition of sentence for misdemeanors and 10 years after the imposition of sentence for felonies, and if the sentence is greater than 10 years, then, upon successful completion of the sentence.
In plain English Allows expungement of criminal records five years after sentencing for misdemeanors and ten years after sentencing for felonies, or upon sentence completion if longer than ten years.
Nay
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-05-21 · Passed 5–3
S2964 · Makes persons convicted of petty misdemeanors and convicted of simple possession of controlled substances, eligible to have their records expunged three years after completion of their sentence.
In plain English Allows people convicted of petty misdemeanors or simple drug possession to have their records expunged three years after completing their sentence.
Nay
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-05-21 · Passed 5–3
S2735 · Amends the process for creating and governing project labor agreements (“PLA”).
Yea
Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Passage of Sub A · 2026-06-04 · Passed 5–1
S3339 · 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.
In plain English Prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees from being within 200 feet of polling places during early voting and election day.
Nay
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-06-03 · Passed 7–3
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.

Thomas PaolinoRepublican · District 17 · 113 shared contested votes
40%
Elaine MorganRepublican · District 34 · 92 shared contested votes
33%
Gordon RogersRepublican · District 21 · 93 shared contested votes
32%
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 (56 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.

2026-02: 18 roll calls, 2 without a Yea or Nay2026-03: 128 roll calls, 41 without a Yea or Nay2026-04: 179 roll calls, 2 without a Yea or Nay2026-05: 346 roll calls, 5 without a Yea or Nay2026-06: 417 roll calls, 6 without a Yea or NayFeb 2026Jun 2026
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Their bills, from filing to law

Bills Todd Patalano 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 committee17
Passed one chamber17
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee16

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 4State Affairs And Government 3Taxation 3Public Utilities And Carriers 3Criminal Procedure 2Towns And Cities 2
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
Authorizes Cranston to issue no more $25,000,000 obligation bonds, notes, evidences of indebtedness to finance the purchase and/or acquisition of land/buildings, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing, equipping
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
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
In plain English Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $8 million in bonds to acquire, improve, renovate and repair fire and public safety equipment.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than eight million dollars ($8,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, improvement, renovation and repair of fire and public safety equipment in the city.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
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
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
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
In plain English Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $4,000,000 in bonds to acquire, construct, improve, renovate, repair and alter playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds/temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair and alteration of playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment in the city.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
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
In plain English Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $2,000,000 in bonds and notes to acquire, demolish, construct, improve, renovate, repair, alter, furnish and equip public buildings.
Official synopsis: Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, demolition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings in the city.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
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
In plain English Authorizes Cranston to issue up to $4,000,000 in bonds and notes for storm drain repairs, construction, and drainage and flooding problem fixes.
Official synopsis: Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of storm drains and drainage improvements, and remediation and mitigation of drainage and flooding problems.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Changes tax exemptions to tax credits in the city of Cranston.
In plain English Changes property tax exemptions to tax credits in Cranston.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION – Changes tax exemptions to tax credits in the city of Cranston.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
In plain English Changes the filing fees required to appeal certain district court decisions.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE – Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Amends the pension benefits for both current and former Rhode Island State Police members.
In plain English Amends pension benefits for current and former Rhode Island State Police members.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — STATE POLICE – Amends the pension benefits for both current and former Rhode Island State Police members.
Passed one chamberSenate passed Sub A · 2026-06-11
Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.
In plain English Allows non-sworn security officers at private colleges to detain people on campus if they believe a crime was committed.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — ARREST – Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.
Passed one chamberSenate passed Sub A · 2026-06-09
Provides that when two or more individuals associate to accomplish the crime of shoplifting, that they would be deemed to be associated for the particular purpose of shoplifting and be guilty of a felony.
In plain English Makes shoplifting a felony when two or more people associate together to commit it.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL OFFENSES — THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES, AND MISAPPROPRIATION – Provides that when two or more individuals associate to accomplish the crime of shoplifting, that they would be deemed to be associated for the particular purpose of shoplifting and be guilty of a felony.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Judiciary · 2026-06-04
Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.
In plain English Requires all schools to develop and implement a safety plan ensuring first responders can immediately access school facilities during emergencies.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS – Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.
Passed one chamberSenate passed Sub A · 2026-06-03
Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.
In plain English Prohibits cities and towns from charging agricultural operations for extending water utilities past their property or imposing connection fees.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — FARMLAND PRESERVATION ACT – Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Municipal Government & Housing · 2026-05-28
Requires those with a public records request to provide identifying information.
In plain English Requires people requesting public records to provide identifying information.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC RECORDS — ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS – Requires those with a public records request to provide identifying information.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-21
Requires a court considering evidence for the issuance of a temporary emergency protective order to cause the respondent to be taken into protective custody by law enforcement and sent to an emergency room of any hospital, pursuant to § 40.1-5-7.1.
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS – Requires a court considering evidence for the issuance of a temporary emergency protective order to cause the respondent to be taken into protective custody by law enforcement and sent to an emergency room of any…
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)
Passed · 36-0
Yea
H7477 · 2026-06-11
Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act. (Passage)
Passed · 36-2
Yea
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)
Passed · 35-3
Nay
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)
Passed · 25-13
Yea
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)
Passed · 25-13
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S2365 · 2026-06-11
Eliminates the age requirement for modification on Social Security income. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
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)
Passed · 35-2
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)
Passed · 32-5
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 33-5
Nay
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)
Passed · 32-6
Nay
S2555 · 2026-06-11
Requires DOE to establish a bilingual education support fund. (Passage)
Passed · 36-2
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)
Passed · 35-3
Yea
S3290 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases. (Passage)
Passed · 37-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 33-5
Yea
S2678 · 2026-06-11
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. (Passage)
Passed · 37-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
S3185 · 2026-06-11
Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H7585 · 2026-06-11
Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H8582 · 2026-06-11
Imposes certain duties, transparency, and accountability from pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacy benefits management services. (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 34-4
Yea
H7198 · 2026-06-11
Further delineate the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor. (Passage)
Passed · 32-6
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H8046 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a set service rate of seventy dollars ($70.00) for the service of all writs, citations or subpoenas. (Passage)
Passed · 37-0
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 · 38-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 37-1
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 · 37-1
Yea
H7866 · 2026-06-11
Raises the percentage from eighty percent (80%) to eighty-five percent (85%) regarding declaring a vehicle a total loss. (Passage)
Passed · 33-5
Yea
H8605 · 2026-06-11
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS (Authorizes the appropriation to pay certain claims.) (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
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)
Passed · 38-0 · 2 roll calls that day, voted the same way on each
Yea
H8005 · 2026-06-11
Amends the standards and limitations on permitted parking requirements for dwelling units. (Passage)
Passed · 35-2
Yea
H7975 · 2026-06-11
Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request. (Passage)
Passed · 37-1
Yea
H8546 · 2026-06-11
REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Passage)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
H7683 · 2026-06-11
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. (Passage)
Passed · 37-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 32-6
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 29-9
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0
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 · 37-1
Yea
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)
Passed · 37-1
Yea
S2047 · 2026-06-11
Further delineates the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor. (Passage)
Passed · 32-6
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)
Passed · 38-0
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0 · 2 roll calls that day, voted the same way on each
Yea
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)
Passed · 34-4
Yea
S2667 · 2026-06-11
Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold. (Passage)
Passed · 35-3
Yea
S2667 · 2026-06-11
Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold. (Passage)
Passed · 34-4
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 34-4
Yea
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)
Passed · 38-0
Yea
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)
Passed · 32-5
Yea
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1088 total roll-call votes this session).
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