Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3119: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3119 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/08/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 04/17/2026 Referred to House Labor
- 04/16/2026 Senate read and passed
- 04/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/16/2026)
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- 03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming