Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 336: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 336 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS. Primary sponsor: Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Victoria Gu (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.
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 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| 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
- 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)
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance