Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 29: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 29 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD. Primary sponsor: Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): 06/10/2025 Senate 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.
Raises the amount of life insurance the state provides at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| 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
- 06/10/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/05/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/03/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/29/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance