Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8129: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8129 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): 06/10/2026 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.
Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/04/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/04/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/03/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/28/2026 House read and passed
- 05/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026)
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education