Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2438
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL WASTE RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
- Gu (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- McKenney (Democratic)
- DiPalma (Democratic)
- Euer (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Amends certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 9, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 10, 2026 · House
06/10/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 9, 2026 · House
06/09/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 1, 2026 · Legislature
06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) - Apr 15, 2026 · Legislature
04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026) - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture