Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7315: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANK
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7315 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANK. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Place (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the rural housing development revolving fund for the purpose of providing loans to support low- and moderate-income housing development projects in rural areas.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Independent 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance