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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8131: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S METHOD OF FUNDING CHARTER SCHOOLS

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 8131 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S METHOD OF FUNDING CHARTER SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 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.

Creates a 13-member joint commission to study Rhode Island’s method of funding charter schools, and would report back to the Governor and the General Assembly by April 1, 2027, and would expire on July 1, 2027.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jenni FurtadoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse64
Mary MessierPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse62
Joseph McNamaraPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Deb FellelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse43
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
David BennettPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Stephen CaseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse50
Jay EdwardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse70

“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. 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education

Sources

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