Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8336: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8336 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT. Primary sponsor: Tom Noret (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 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.
Converts the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Pilot Program Act into a continuing scholarship program at Rhode Island College, similar to the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship at the Community College of Rhode Island.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
- 03/20/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance