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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 2237: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK

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

SR 2237 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK. Primary sponsor: Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): 04/28/2026 Committee heard.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $3,000,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Jessica de la CruzPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate23
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Walter FelagPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate10
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Jake BissaillonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate1
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Jonathon AcostaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Tiara MackPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6

“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. 04/28/2026 Committee heard
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sources

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