Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3064: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 3064 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Thomas Paolino (Republican), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2026): 05/22/2026 Referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the framework to create a medical school at the University of Rhode Island and provides an initial appropriation of five million dollars ($5,000,000) as the first phase of a multi-year investment for the development of a medical school.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/22/2026 Referred to House Finance
- 05/21/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/15/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)
- 05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/12/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 03/12/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services