Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7342: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL WASTE RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7342 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL WASTE RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Casimiro, Tina Spears (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/09/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
- 04/14/2026 House passed Sub A
- 04/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/14/2026)
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/06/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 04/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/09/2026)
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