Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2849: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2849 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): 05/19/2026 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.
Allows an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance