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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7990: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- TIRE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7990 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- TIRE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Arthur Handy (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.

Establishes efficiency standards for tires intended to increase efficiency and improve emissions standards.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Joseph McNamaraPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Terri CortvriendPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse72
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source