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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7258: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO BE USED FOR INCENTIVES FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SOLD AT PARTICIPATING BONUS BUCKS OUTLETS IN RHODE ISLAND

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

HR 7258 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO BE USED FOR INCENTIVES FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SOLD AT PARTICIPATING BONUS BUCKS OUTLETS IN RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Casimiro, Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 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.

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $200,000 for incentives for the Farm Fresh Bonus Bucks Program.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69

“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. 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
  3. 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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