Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HR 8351
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA AND EDUCATION FINANCE SYSTEM
- Introduced
- In committee
- Adopted
Sponsors
- Phillips (Democratic)
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Brien (Independent)
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Ackerman (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- McNamara (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a special joint legislative commission to make a comprehensive study of Rhode Island's education funding formula and education finance system.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 House | AS AMENDED | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 11, 2026 House | PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 22, 2026
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 11, 2026 · House
06/11/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) - Jun 9, 2026 · House
06/09/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 9, 2026 · Legislature
06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 7, 2026 · Legislature
06/07/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 7, 2026 · Legislature
06/07/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026) - Apr 28, 2026 · Legislature
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026) - Mar 25, 2026 · House
03/25/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance