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HR 7324 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO SOJOURNER HOUSE IN RHODE ISLAND

Summary
Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to Sojourner House to support its permanent housing development program that provides safe, secure housing to individuals and families fleeing from dangerous situations.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds essential housing program via $500k appropriation, aligning with fiscal support for public services and government spending priorities.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds Sojourner House's housing program for vulnerable individuals fleeing danger, directly advancing affordable housing access and homelessness support.90% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
May 14, 2026
Committee
05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Party
State
District
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Photo of Bob Phillips
Bob Phillips
DDemocratic
RI
51
P
Photo of Brandon Potter
Brandon Potter
DDemocratic
RI
16
P
Photo of Cherie Cruz
Cherie Cruz
DDemocratic
RI
58
P
Photo of Doc Corvese
Doc Corvese
DDemocratic
RI
55
P
Photo of Edith Ajello
Edith Ajello
DDemocratic
RI
1
P
Photo of Grace Diaz
Grace Diaz
DDemocratic
RI
11
P
Photo of John Lombardi
John Lombardi
DDemocratic
RI
8
P
Photo of Jon Brien
Jon Brien
IIndependent
RI
49
P
Photo of Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
DDemocratic
RI
46
P
Photo of Stephen Casey
Stephen Casey
DDemocratic
RI
50