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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3015: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND EDUCATION FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 3015 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND EDUCATION FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT. Primary sponsor: Sam Zurier (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): 05/21/2026 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.

Establishes the Rhode Island education funding and accountability act, which would include a totally revised and revamped formula for funding all levels of public education in Rhode Island.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Sam ZurierPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate3
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Ryan PearsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate19
Lou RaptakisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Hanna GalloPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate27

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
  3. 03/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source