Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7028: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES, AND AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SPECIAL HOUSE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE FINDINGS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE FLOODING OF THE PAWTUXET RIVER

Passed one chamber Last action January 22, 2026: 01/22/2026 House passed as amended (floor amendment)

Plain-language summary

HR 7028 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES, AND AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SPECIAL HOUSE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE FINDINGS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE FLOODING OF THE PAWTUXET RIVER. Primary sponsor: Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): 01/22/2026 House passed as amended (floor amendment).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris Paplauskas (Republican); Megan Cotter (Democratic); Tom Noret (Democratic); Earl Read (Democratic).