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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7811: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO ONWARD WE LEARN IN SUPPORT OF RHODE ISLAND GEAR UP

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 7811 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO ONWARD WE LEARN IN SUPPORT OF RHODE ISLAND GEAR UP. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Nathan Biah (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.

Appropriates the sum of $500,000 to Onward We Learn in support of Rhode Island GEAR UP.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Joseph McNamaraPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Jenni FurtadoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse64
Scott SlaterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Bob PhillipsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Bill O'BrienPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse54
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. 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
  3. 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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