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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7707: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $800,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE

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 7707 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 $800,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE. Primary sponsor: Greg Costantino (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 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.

This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $800,000 to WaterFire Providence.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Greg CostantinoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Charlene LimaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse14
Jose BatistaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse12
Bill O'BrienPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse54
John LombardiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Enrique SanchezPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse9
Scott SlaterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Anthony DeSimonePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse5
Nathan BiahPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3

“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. 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
  3. 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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