Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7316: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES -- REVIEW OF CONTRACTED SERVICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7316 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES -- REVIEW OF CONTRACTED SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Dick Fascia (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.
Require the director of any state agency with more than five million dollars ($5,000,000) in contracted services to conduct a review of said services and to provide a two percent (2%) reduction in said expenditures over five years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| 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