Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8129
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Read (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
- DeSimone (Democratic)
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Caldwell (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 10, 2026
06/10/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 4, 2026
06/04/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
06/04/2026 Senate passed in concurrence - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
06/03/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2026) - May 28, 2026 · House
05/28/2026 House read and passed - May 22, 2026 · House
05/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026) - May 19, 2026 · Legislature
05/19/2026 Committee recommends passage - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026) - Mar 24, 2026 · Legislature
03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education