Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8609: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW THE COST AND STATUS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND OWNED, VACANT, AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR METHODS TO MITIGATE THE ASSOCIATED EXPENSES
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Plain-language summary
HR 8609 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on June 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW THE COST AND STATUS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND OWNED, VACANT, AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR METHODS TO MITIGATE THE ASSOCIATED EXPENSES. Primary sponsor: Doc Corvese (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2026): 06/11/2026 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.
Extends the reporting/expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study/review the cost and status of the State of RI owned, vacant, and abandoned properties and provide recommendations for methods to mitigate the associated expenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/11/2026 House read and passed
- 06/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/10/2026)
- 06/03/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing