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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2226: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief,' directly aligning with tax reduction support in Budget & Taxes category.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill includes Medicaid enrollment in foundation education-aid formula's student success factor, increasing funding for schools serving low-income students to advance educational equity.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2245: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates public schools (K-12) have one full-time certified social worker for every 250 students and allocates $2 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for school districts and municipalities to hire additional social workers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M in FY2025 budget to fund school social workers, directly advancing public education spending as an essential service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2M for school social workers, mandating 1:250 staffing ratio to enhance student support and educational access in K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds $2M to hire social workers (1:250 student ratio), directly creating jobs and establishing employment standards in education, aligning with employment expansion indicators.80% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Ryan Pearson (D) Sue Sosnowski (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2239: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief by allowing school districts to opt out of unfunded mandates, reducing local tax burden and ensuring state funding for education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows school districts to opt out of unfunded mandates, preventing financial strain and promoting equitable resource allocation in education funding.85% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Elaine Morgan (R) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2373: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to set the regionalization bonus at 2% of the state's share of foundation education aid for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, and for each year thereafter.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides property tax relief via regionalization bonus, aligning with tax relief indicators in title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill sets regionalization bonus at 2% of state's foundation education aid, increasing school funding allocation for fiscal years 2026 onward.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Jessica de la Cruz (R) Elaine Morgan (R) Linda Ujifusa (D) Gordon Rogers (R)
died · Rhode Island · House May 16, 2026

HB 8265: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill amends cannabis tax revenue application, likely directing funds to social equity programs and state budget needs.75% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Leo Felix (D)
in committee · Rhode Island · House May 15, 2026

HB 8560: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT

Allows a different minimum salary schedule for Providence public school teachers and provides a process for the dismissal and demotion of teachers. The reconstitution and control of the Providence public schools would terminate on June 30, 2026.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a specific salary schedule for teachers, which directly supports educator compensation and retention.75% confidence
Edith Ajello (D)
in committee · Rhode Island · House May 15, 2026

HB 8561: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- MEDICAID PROGRAM FUNDING AND REALLOCATION OF ENROLLMENT SAVINGS

Provides any Medicaid program savings associated with enrollment reductions would be retained within the healthcare system and reinvested through targeted increases in reimbursement.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill retains Medicaid savings and reinvests them into higher reimbursements, strengthening healthcare funding.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 14, 2026

SR 3284: SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate resolution designates May 2026 as "National Speech-Language-Hearing Month" throughout Rhode Island to raise awareness about communication disorders affecting millions of Americans. The bill encourages state agencies, including the Departments of Human Services and Elementary and Secondary Education, to organize events and screenings that highlight the importance of hearing and speech health. It also directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to relevant department heads and the Rhode Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association to facilitate participation in the campaign.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness of communication disorders and directs agencies to organize screenings, enhancing public health access.85% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Hanna Gallo (D) John Burke (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HR 8551: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RIPIN ON 35 YEARS OF IMPROVING RHODE ISLANDERS' LIVES

This bill is a House resolution that congratulates RIPIN, a Rhode Island nonprofit organization, on its 35th anniversary. It recognizes the group's work in helping families navigate healthcare, special education, and aging services through peer support and advocacy. The resolution formally acknowledges RIPIN's role as a key resource for residents and authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to the organization.
Mike Chippendale (R) Tina Spears (D) Deb Fellela (D) Grace Diaz (D) Brandon Potter (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 14, 2026

SR 3287: SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL SOCIETY FOR ORGANIZING THE 2026 STATE HOUSE ADVOCACY DAY

This Senate resolution honors the Rhode Island Medical Society for organizing the 2026 State House Advocacy Day event. It formally recognizes the physicians who participated in the gathering for their work in patient care and healthcare policy advocacy. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the medical society as an official acknowledgment of their contributions.
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
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