Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2709: AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- COMMITTEES AND STAFF
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2709 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- COMMITTEES AND STAFF. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), John Burke (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires nonprofit entities who receive grants or other funding, to provide a detailed list of their ten highest paid directors, officers or employees’ salaries and benefits, including the names of said individuals.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary