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• HB 8621 Became law
  AN 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 THEREFOR
  Jun 26, 2026: 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8622 Became law
  AN 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 THEREFOR
  Jun 26, 2026: 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8624 Became law
  AN 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 THEREFOR
  Jun 26, 2026: 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8623 Became law
  AN 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 THEREFOR
  Jun 26, 2026: 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8620 Became law
  AN 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 THEREFOR
  Jun 26, 2026: 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8625 Became law
  AN 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 CITY
  Jun 26, 2026: 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8463 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST
  Jun 22, 2026: 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7229 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
  Jun 19, 2026: 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7731 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
  Jun 19, 2026: 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7003 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7507 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7092 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7753 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7778 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7427 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE PRIMARY CARE PRESERVATION ACT
  Jun 11, 2026: 06/11/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8637 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT "BOB" QUATTROCCHI FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Jun 11, 2026: 06/11/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8631 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 61ST ANNUAL GASPEE DAYS CELEBRATION AND THE MOMENTOUS 254TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BURNING OF THE GASPEE
  Jun 11, 2026: 06/11/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7149 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS
  Jun 10, 2026: 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7115 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
  Jun 9, 2026: 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Education
• HR 8596 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMEMORATING THE GROUNDSKEEPERS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF OF THE RHODE ISLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN EXETER
  May 28, 2026: 05/28/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8597 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RHODE ISLAND NATIVE JOSEPH MAZZULLA, HEAD COACH OF THE BOSTON CELTICS, ON BEING NAMED THE 2025-2026 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION COACH OF THE YEAR
  May 28, 2026: 05/28/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7394 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8537 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8536 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16, 2026, AS "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALL POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7392 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7254 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE CREDITS
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8196 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7805 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7460 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7421 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7312 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7420 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8482 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8087 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS
  May 1, 2026: 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
• HB 8120 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTION
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7590 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- INSPECTOR GENERAL
  Apr 29, 2026: 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7250 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE BUDGET
  Apr 29, 2026: 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8097 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES -- VIOLATIONS
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8096 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OFFENSES AGAINST REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE LAWS
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 7011 In committee
  JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE RHODE ISLAND AUDITORY ORAL PROGRAM
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8088 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8461 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 23, 2026, TO BE "WORLD TABLE TENNIS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7234 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARY ELECTION
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8114 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8061 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- JAILS AND PRISONS
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8034 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
  Apr 15, 2026: 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8041 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
  Apr 15, 2026: 04/15/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
• HB 8033 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING--PARKING SPACES
  Apr 15, 2026: 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8445 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 19-25, 2026, TO BE "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7273 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study