Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2438: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL WASTE RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2438 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL WASTE RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/09/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture