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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8316: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM

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 8316 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Arthur Handy (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.

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
Jay EdwardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse70
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Chris PaplauskasPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse15
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33
Terri CortvriendPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse72
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18

“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. 03/18/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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