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Rhode Island · Current officeholder

Joseph McNamara

Democratic Rhode Island House, District 19

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Sponsored legislation

288 bills in the current data (288 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
HB 8625AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE AND/OR ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITYPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
HB 8624AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFORPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
HB 8623AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFORPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
HB 8622AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFORPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
HB 8621AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFORPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
HB 8620AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING PROBLEMS, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFORPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
HB 8558AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS -- CITY OF WARWICKPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
HB 8483AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSESPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
HB 8437AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATIONPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
HB 7656AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION REVOCATION AND REDUCTION ACTPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 23, 2026
HB 7088AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLESPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 23, 2026
HR 8351JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA AND EDUCATION FINANCE SYSTEMPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 22, 2026
HB 7064AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTSPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 22, 2026
HB 7040AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATIONPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 22, 2026
HB 7731AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILSPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 19, 2026
HB 7371AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCESPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 19, 2026
HB 7094AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONSPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 19, 2026
HB 8603AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSESPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 18, 2026
HB 7740AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSESPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 18, 2026
HB 7585AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATIONPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 18, 2026
HB 7507AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREESPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 18, 2026
HB 7090AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCEPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 18, 2026
HB 7041AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATIONPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 18, 2026
HB 7026AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE NATHAN BRUNO AND JASON FLATT ACTPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 18, 2026
HB 7003AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILSPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 18, 2026
HR 8631HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 61ST ANNUAL GASPEE DAYS CELEBRATION AND THE MOMENTOUS 254TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BURNING OF THE GASPEEPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 11, 2026
HB 7777AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS--WARWICK MUNICIPAL COURTPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 11, 2026
HB 7083AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERSPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 11, 2026
HB 7027AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILSPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 10, 2026
HR 8430HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO SHARED SERVICES BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICTSPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
HB 8568AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASEPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
HB 8545AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASEPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
HB 8326AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTSPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
HB 7894AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ACCESS FOR CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONSPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
HB 7115AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILSPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
HB 7114AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILSPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
HB 7070AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTSPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
HB 8430AN ACT CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO SHARED SERVICES BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICTSPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 8, 2026
HB 8351AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND EDUCATION FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 7, 2026
HR 8612HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING REV. DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE JR. FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 3, 2026
HB 7369AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMSPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 1, 2026
HB 7910AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND PAPER ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 27, 2026
HR 8575HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY 2026 AS "BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 21, 2026
HR 8573HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE EDWARD L. MAGGIACOMOPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 21, 2026
HR 8552HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND RECOGNIZING THE MEMBERS AND COACH OF THE WHEELER SCHOOL TEAM ON THEIR 1ST PLACE VICTORY AT THE 43RD RHODE ISLAND ACADEMIC DECATHLON AND CONGRATULATING THE TEAM ON THEIR SUCCESS AT THE NATIONAL ACADEMIC DECATHLON ON APRIL 23-25, 2026Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 14, 2026
HR 8339JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORKPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 14, 2026
HR 8541HOUSE RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND TAIWAN WHILE SUPPORTING ENHANCED BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH TAIWAN AND TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITYPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
HR 8540HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 12TH OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
HB 8489AN ACT RELATING TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF RHODE ISLAND -- 2026 BOND REFERENDAPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 12, 2026
HB 7057AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAXPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 12, 2026
HB 8462AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIESPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 7, 2026
HB 8428AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 7, 2026
HB 7460AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 7, 2026
HB 8475AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 5, 2026
HB 8183AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT --THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHTPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 5, 2026
HB 7572AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIESPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 1, 2026
HR 8494HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 30, 2026
HR 7811JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO ONWARD WE LEARN IN SUPPORT OF RHODE ISLAND GEAR UPPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2026
HB 8336AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2026
HB 7158AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITSPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2026
HB 8486AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGSPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 29, 2026
HR 7011JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE RHODE ISLAND AUDITORY ORAL PROGRAMPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 28, 2026
HB 8163AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 28, 2026
HB 7581AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 28, 2026
HR 8456HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 78TH ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL'S DAY OF INDEPENDENCE ON APRIL 21ST THROUGH APRIL 22ND, 2026, AND REAFFIRMING THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE STATE OF ISRAELPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 16, 2026
HR 8453HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "NATIONAL INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK" ON APRIL 19-25, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 16, 2026
HB 7802AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERSPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 16, 2026
HB 7390AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENTPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 16, 2026
HB 7053AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENTPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 16, 2026
HB 7042AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
HR 8446HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 2026, AS "SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 14, 2026
HR 8440HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND A. CHOINIEREPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 14, 2026
HB 8381AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIESPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2026
HB 8360AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICESPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2026
HB 8310AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CREDENTIALINGPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2026
HB 8197AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATIONPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2026
HB 8086AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTSPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 14, 2026
HB 7935AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2026
HB 7741AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSESPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2026
HB 7722AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES-DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGEPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2026
HB 7278AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- TELEMEDICINE COVERAGE ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2026
HB 7113AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2026
HB 7756AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
HB 7596AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATIONPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
HB 7953AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
HB 7691AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIESPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
HB 7632AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- AGE-APPROPRIATE DESIGN CODEPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
HB 7099AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS -- PREFERENCE FOR RESIDENTSPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
HB 7098AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLESPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
HB 7097AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLESPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
HB 7078AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARDPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 8, 2026
HB 7881AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERSPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 7, 2026
HB 7877AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- APPLIANCE AND EQUIPMENT ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT OF 2021Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 7, 2026
HR 8395HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANTHONY PICCIRILLI, CPAPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 2, 2026
HR 8244HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE DISPARATE IMPACT OF DISCIPLINARY POLICIES ON STUDENTSPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2026
HR 8376HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARCH 25, 2026, AS THE 205TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY AND CELEBRATING DEMOCRACY IN GREECE AND THE UNITED STATESPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 31, 2026
HR 8375HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATIONPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 31, 2026
HR 8374HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING "WORLD GREEK LANGUAGE DAY IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND" AS PROCLAIMED BY UNESCOPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 31, 2026
HB 8273AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LAWPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
HB 8107AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- BY POSSESSION AND PRESCRIPTIONPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
HB 7267AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
HR 8344HOUSE RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL, SCOUTING AMERICA, TO THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON MARCH 24TH OF 2026, AND JOYFULLY CELEBRATING SCOUTING MONTH IN FEBRUARYPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 24, 2026
HB 7444AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2026
HB 7443AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2026
HR 8319HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 20, 2026, TO BE "ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 19, 2026
HB 7929AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
HB 7542AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASEPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2026
HB 7961AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGESPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2026
HB 7770AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGESPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2026
HB 8019AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODEPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2026
HB 7728AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2026
HB 7614AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2026
HR 8288HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JAMES M. DONELAN, ESQ.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 12, 2026
HB 8063AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULTPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2026
HR 8260HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CATHERINE “KITTY” PETRARCAPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 10, 2026
HR 8257HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MICHAEL D. ZARUMPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 10, 2026
HR 8131JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S METHOD OF FUNDING CHARTER SCHOOLSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 10, 2026
HB 7906AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 10, 2026
HB 7903AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS CONCUSSION ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 10, 2026
HB 7527AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- EDUCATION MENTORSHIP PROGRAM ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 10, 2026
HB 7417AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SAVE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 10, 2026
HB 7341AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOLSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 10, 2026
HB 7091AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 10, 2026
HR 8239HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MANUEL PEDROSOPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2026
HB 7954AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DIGITAL PLATFORM TRANSPARENCY AND DEMOCRATIC INTEGRITY ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
HB 7561AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- BENEFITSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
HB 7366AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SANITATION IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
HB 7990AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- TIRE EFFICIENCY STANDARDSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 3, 2026
HB 7573AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADSPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 3, 2026
HB 7925AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2026
HR 7831HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 23 THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2026, TO BE "PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2026
HR 7830HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF CAROL LEE CONNELLPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2026
HR 7829HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE CARLO SPIRITO, JR.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2026
HR 7828HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE HELEN STASIA TAYLORPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2026
HR 7826HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA DORGAN, AIDAN DORGAN AND GERALD DORGAN, COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND CITIZENS, AND EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKETPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2026
HB 7776AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- ACQUISITION OF LANDPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
HR 7812JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,500,000 FOR THE MESHANTICUT LAKE PAVED WALKING PATH IN CRANSTONPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
HB 7054AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2026
HR 7715HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SMITHFIELD POLICE DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT DOUGLAS CERCE ON BEING NAMED THE 2025 RHODE ISLAND POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION DETECTIVE OF THE YEARPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 11, 2026
HB 7552AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTIONPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
HB 7549AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULTSPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
HR 7600HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JAMES PARISI ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THREE DECADES OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AS A LOBBYIST FOR THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERATION OF TEACHERS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALSPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 10, 2026
HB 7429AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- PHYSICAL THERAPY COPAYPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2026
HB 7428AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORSPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2026
HB 7336AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- LIABILITY INSURANCE -- UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGEPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 9, 2026
HR 7511HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DELORESPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 5, 2026
HB 7351AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EMINENT DOMAINPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 5, 2026
HB 7497AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICESPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 4, 2026
HR 7471HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK" FROM FEBRUARY 2ND THROUGH FEBRUARY 6TH, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 3, 2026
HB 7409AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICESPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
HB 7459AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENTPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
HB 7441AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGESPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2026
HR 7405HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND J. TURBITTPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 29, 2026
HB 7095AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- BURIAL OF VETERANSPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2026
HR 7328HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JANUARY 27TH OF 2026, AS "INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY" AND COMMEMORATING THE 81ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 27, 2026
HR 7327HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING COLONEL MICHAEL LIMA ON BEING NAMED THE NEW WARWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF OF POLICEPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 27, 2026
HR 7326HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING, HONORING, AND THANKING WARWICK POLICE CAPTAIN CHARLES BOISSEAU FOR SAVING THE LIVES OF A CRANSTON FAMILY AFTER THEIR HOUSE CAUGHT FIRE ON THE NIGHT OF JULY 5, 2025Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 27, 2026
HR 7166HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 18TH-24TH, 2026, TO BE "CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 20, 2026
HB 7087AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLESPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
HB 7086AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMSPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 20, 2026
HR 7108HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF AMBASSADOR J. WILLIAM MIDDENDORF IIPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 15, 2026
HR 7107HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE DAVID R. CARLIN, JR.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 15, 2026
HR 7106HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE BARBARA BALCH COLTPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 15, 2026
HR 7104HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CARRIGAN MCCORRIE-RAINE NELSONPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 15, 2026
HR 7102HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 21ST THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2025, AS "NATIONAL SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 15, 2026
HR 7017HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ALAN GEOFFREY HASSENFELDPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 8, 2026
HR 7016HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE EDWARD L. DAMBRUCHPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 8, 2026
HR 7003HOUSE RESOLUTION REINSTATING THE LIFE OF AND EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POLICIES THAT DEAL WITH NUMEROUS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SHORT-TERM RENTALS ISSUESPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 7, 2026
HB 6399AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLESPrimary sponsorEnactedJuly 2, 2025
HB 5165AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAMSPrimary sponsorEnactedJuly 2, 2025
HB 5157AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTPrimary sponsorEnactedJuly 2, 2025
HB 5155AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- ARCHITECTSPrimary sponsorEnactedJuly 2, 2025
HB 6122AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CIVIL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESPrimary sponsorEnactedJuly 1, 2025
HB 6065AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE--BENEFITSPrimary sponsorEnactedJuly 1, 2025
HB 5619AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASEPrimary sponsorEnactedJuly 1, 2025
HB 5322AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENTPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2025
HB 5227AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATIONPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2025
HB 5067AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DIETITIAN LICENSURE COMPACTPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2025
HB 6148AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLESPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 25, 2025
HB 6306AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGESPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 24, 2025
HB 5299AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- LEASED LAND DWELLINGSPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 24, 2025
HB 5163AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUMPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 24, 2025
HB 6060AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICAL THERAPISTSPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 23, 2025
HB 5598AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILSPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 23, 2025
HB 5420AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PUPIL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLESPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 23, 2025
HB 5108AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINEPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 23, 2025
HB 5947AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMSPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 20, 2025
HB 6320AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXESPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 18, 2025
HB 6298AN ACT RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE WARWICK CITY CHARTER TO ALLOW FOR ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS, RAISING THE SMALL PROCUREMENT DOLLAR THRESHOLD BY ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING MINORITY REPRESENTATION APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIA ORDINANCEPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 18, 2025
HB 5428AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSESPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 18, 2025
HB 5961AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING CORPORATIONPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 17, 2025
HB 6299AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, DEMOLITION, ARCHITECTURAL COSTS, ENGINEERING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OFPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 13, 2025
HR 6413HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNUAL GASPEE DAYS CELEBRATION AND THE MOMENTOUS 253ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE BURNING OF THE GASPEEPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 12, 2025
HR 6411HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING KAREN MCGRATH FOR THIRTY-NINE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARYPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 12, 2025
HB 6304AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACTPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 12, 2025
HB 6407AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALSPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 11, 2025
HB 6405AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- PROTECTION OF TREES AND PLANTS GENERALLYPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 11, 2025
HB 5110AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTSPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 11, 2025
HB 5088AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILSPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 11, 2025
HB 5637AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CREDIT CARD CRIME ACTPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 10, 2025

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