Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HR 8131
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S METHOD OF FUNDING CHARTER SCHOOLS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Adopted
Sponsors
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Messier (Democratic)
- McNamara (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Casey (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a 13-member joint commission to study Rhode Island’s method of funding charter schools, and would report back to the Governor and the General Assembly by April 1, 2027, and would expire on July 1, 2027.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 10, 2026 · Legislature
03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 6, 2026 · Legislature
03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education