Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7251: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE BUDGET
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7251 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE BUDGET. Primary sponsor: Dick Fascia (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), David Place (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limits growth in state spending from exceeding the amount of growth in inflation or personal income growth, whichever is greater.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance