Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8131: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S METHOD OF FUNDING CHARTER SCHOOLS

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HR 8131 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S METHOD OF FUNDING CHARTER SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jenni Furtado (Democratic); Mary Messier (Democratic); Joseph McNamara (Democratic); Megan Cotter (Democratic); and 6 more.