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died · Rhode Island · House May 26, 2026

HB 8581: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

HB 8581 amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to remove a cap that previously limited how much local funding for charter schools could be reduced starting in fiscal year 2026. Under the current law, local districts pay charter schools a reduced per-pupil amount, but this bill would eliminate the restriction that keeps that reduction at no more than 14%. The legislation directly affects local school districts and charter public schools, including specific career and technical centers, by altering the calculation of local financial contributions. If passed, the change would allow local districts to apply a larger reduction to the per-pupil funding they provide to these schools, though the specific reduction formula remains unchanged.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill removes a cap on funding reductions for charter schools, effectively allowing local districts to pay charter schools less per-pupil, which restricts funding for these public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill removes a funding cap on charter schools, allowing local districts to reduce per-pupil payments by more than 14%, thereby increasing financial resources for these institutions.85% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Bob Phillips (D) Jon Brien (I)
died · Rhode Island · House May 26, 2026

HB 8468: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998

Allows the town of Coventry to receive a one-half (1/2) credit for affordable housing units for manufactured homes in age restricted communities in conformance with all zoning laws and/or ordinances of the town.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides a zoning credit for affordable manufactured home units in age-restricted communities, directly advancing affordable housing availability.85% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Tom Noret (D) Pat Serpa (D) George Nardone (R) Sherry Roberts (R)
died · Rhode Island · House May 26, 2026

HB 8471: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING--PARKING SPACES

Permits Coventry to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill mandates additional parking requirements for low/moderate-income units, increasing development costs and potentially reducing affordable housing supply.85% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Tom Noret (D) Pat Serpa (D) George Nardone (R) Sherry Roberts (R)
died · Rhode Island · House May 26, 2026

HB 8470: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Requires the Rhode Island housing authority to verify and document the count of affordable housing stock in the town of Coventry two (2) times per year.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates tracking of affordable housing stock, indicating a focus on monitoring and maintaining affordable housing availability.75% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Tom Noret (D) Pat Serpa (D) George Nardone (R) Sherry Roberts (R)
died · Rhode Island · House May 26, 2026

HB 8472: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT--COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS PROHIBITED IN WATERSHED OVERLAY PROTECTION

Prohibits applications for a comprehensive permit under the Rhode Island comprehensive planning and land use regulation act in any watershed overlay protection district located in the town of Coventry.
Mike Chippendale (R) Tom Noret (D) Pat Serpa (D) George Nardone (R) Sherry Roberts (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 2843: AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNCLAIMED INTANGIBLE AND TANGIBLE PROPERTY

This bill modifies how unclaimed property funds are handled in Rhode Island to support the state's baby bonds trust program. Instead of depositing all unclaimed property proceeds into the general state fund, the legislation directs that $3,000 be allocated annually for each baby born in the previous year to fund the trust program. The remaining unclaimed property funds continue to go to the general fund, while administrative costs for managing and selling abandoned property can be deducted before transfers. The changes would take effect on July 1, 2027, and apply to the state's unclaimed property administrator who oversees these financial transactions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs unclaimed property funds to support baby bonds trust program, increasing funding for essential public services while maintaining general fund allocation.85% confidence
Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 3014: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE INVESTMENT COMMISSION

Requires the state investment commission to create a capital access initiative to expand potential investment opportunities for the state’s pension fund and engage qualified but traditionally underrepresented investment managers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands state pension fund investment opportunities, promoting fiscal responsibility and better capital management for public funds85% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Brian Thompson (D) Lammis Vargas (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 2846: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

Removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the general law affording college tuition paid by the state to the spouse and children of active members of the police force who are killed or disabled during duty.
Brian Thompson (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) John Burke (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 26, 2026

SR 3021: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF THE LEGISLATIVE POWER

Proposes a state constitutional amendment that no department or other entity created by the state would have poser to incur debt in excess of $ 50,000, without express approval from the legislature and voters.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes debt limits requiring legislative and voter approval, promoting fiscal responsibility and reducing government spending risks.85% confidence
Sam Bell (D) Lou Raptakis (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 2836: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

This bill modifies state procurement rules to allow the state to purchase food and food supplies worth less than $25,000 in total under existing small purchase regulations. It directly affects state agencies responsible for procuring food items by adjusting the monetary threshold for these transactions. The key provision permits smaller aggregate purchases without requiring additional approval processes, streamlining how the state acquires food supplies. This change applies specifically to state purchases and does not alter broader procurement laws for other types of goods or services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill streamlines procurement by adjusting purchase thresholds, promoting fiscal efficiency and reducing administrative burdens on state agencies.75% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 2454: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS

Provides that adjunct faculty members at any state college or university who teach at least 50% of the hours regularly worked by full-time faculty in a semester be eligible for the same medical benefits as other full-time state employees.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides medical benefits for adjunct faculty at state colleges, directly supporting higher education staff welfare and retention within the education topic area.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends medical benefits eligibility to adjunct faculty, expanding health insurance coverage for state employees as part of workforce benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands medical benefits for adjunct faculty, aligning with full-time employee coverage and directly advancing worker benefit protections.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Todd Patalano (D)
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