Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 7028: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES, AND AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SPECIAL HOUSE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE FINDINGS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE FLOODING OF THE PAWTUXET RIVER
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Plain-language summary
HR 7028 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES, AND AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SPECIAL HOUSE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE FINDINGS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE FLOODING OF THE PAWTUXET RIVER. Primary sponsor: Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): 01/22/2026 House passed as amended (floor amendment).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends and increase the membership of the commission to address flooding of the Pawtuxet River from eleven (11) to thirteen (13), and would extend the reporting date from March 2, 2026, to March 5, 2027, and expire on June 2, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/22/2026 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 01/16/2026 Placed on House Calendar (01/22/2026)
- 01/15/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 01/09/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/15/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources