HR 8605 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS

This bill authorizes the Rhode Island state government to pay specific claims totaling approximately $4,464.53 to six individuals and one business for damages caused by roadway defects, debris, or flooding. The funds would cover vehicle repairs and property damage resulting from incidents that occurred between 2022 and 2026 in various towns across the state. If passed, the state Controller would be directed to draw orders from the General Treasurer to release these payments from the state treasury for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced May 29, 2026 Signed Jun 26, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 8, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Jun 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
upper
Jun 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A
lower
Jun 5, 2026
Legislature · Passed
06/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
legislature
Jun 2, 2026
Committee
06/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
May 29, 2026
Introduced
05/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Marvin Abney
Marvin Abney
DDemocratic
RI
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