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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7705: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $40,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

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 7705 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $40,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 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.

DEM) FOR THE NORTHEASTERN FOREST FIRE PROTECTION COMPACT (Appropriates the sum of $40,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Brian KennedyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse38
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Mike ChippendalePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39

“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. 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
  3. 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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