SR 3353 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS

This bill authorizes the state to use existing funds to pay specific claims for vehicle damage caused by roadway debris or defects. It allocates a total of $5,151.86 to compensate six individuals who were injured in separate incidents on state roads between 2024 and 2026. The legislation directs the State Controller to draw these payments from the General Treasurer, making the funds available without requiring new budgetary approval. Once passed by the legislature, the resolution becomes effective immediately without needing the governor's signature.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 Signed Jun 26, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 11, 2026

How they voted

660
Passed · 8 other
Total votes 74
Jun 11, 2026
D Democratic63
55 Yea 8
87% Yea
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican10
10 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Jun 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
06/11/2026 House passed in concurrence
lower
Jun 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
06/10/2026 Senate read and passed
upper
Jun 9, 2026
Legislature · Passed
06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage
legislature
Jun 4, 2026
Introduced
06/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Lou DiPalma
Lou DiPalma
DDemocratic
RI
12