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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8601: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENTIRE AREA OF LAND USE, PRESERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING, ENVIRONMENT, AND REGULATION

Passed one chamber Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

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Plain-language summary

HR 8601 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENTIRE AREA OF LAND USE, PRESERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING, ENVIRONMENT, AND REGULATION. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 8, 2026): 06/08/2026 House read and passed.

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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 extend the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study the entire area of land use, preservation, development, housing, environment, and regulation, from June 8, 2026, to June 10, 2027

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Stephen CaseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse50
Brandon VoasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse57
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56

“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. 06/08/2026 House read and passed
  2. 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
  3. 06/05/2026 Committee recommends passage
  4. 06/02/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/05/2026)
  5. 05/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sources

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