Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 339: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THUNDERMIST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
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Plain-language summary
SB 339 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THUNDERMIST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 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.
Appropriates the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to fund the Thundermist family medicine residency program during fiscal year 2026 and every fiscal year thereafter.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/20/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/03/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/27/2025)
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance