Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7499: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7499 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT ACT. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): 03/03/2026 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.
Requires that an independent efficiency and performance audit of the department of transportation be commissioned by the department of administration.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
- 02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
- 02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections