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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 7078: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD

Raises the amount of life insurance the state provides at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases state life insurance coverage for National Guard members on federal duty to $500k, directly expanding veteran benefits without cost.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Deb Fellela (D) Brian Kennedy (D) Doc Corvese (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 7119: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Requires DOA provide inventory of all state agencies using artificial intelligence (AI); establishes a 13 member permanent commission to monitor the use of AI in state government and makes recommendations for state government policy and other decisions.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes AI oversight commission to monitor state agency use, promoting accountability and responsible AI governance within government operations.90% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Jennifer Stewart (D) Raymond Hull (D) Enrique Sanchez (D) John Lombardi (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 7159: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT

Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid leave for organ donation, expanding employee benefits and protecting workers' rights during medical procedures.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Susan Donovan (D) Scott Slater (D) Grace Diaz (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2026

HR 7257: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- ESTABLISHING A STATE SPENDING GROWTH LIMIT BASED ON INFLATION OR PERSONAL INCOME GROWTH

HR 7257 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit annual state budget growth in Rhode Island. The bill would require that total state spending increases each year not exceed the higher of either the previous year's inflation rate (using the Consumer Price Index) or the growth rate of Rhode Island personal income. Exceptions include debt payments, federally mandated spending, and emergencies approved by a two-thirds vote of the legislature. If approved by voters, this amendment would directly affect how the state government sets annual budgets.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts annual state spending growth to inflation/personal income growth, limiting budget expansion per constitutional amendment.95% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Chris Paplauskas (R) George Nardone (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 7251: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE BUDGET

HB 7251 limits annual state spending growth to the higher of Rhode Island's inflation rate or personal income growth rate, whichever is greater. This directly affects the state budget process by capping how much total state spending can increase each year from the previous year's level. Exceptions include debt payments, federally mandated spending, and emergency expenditures approved by a two-thirds vote. The bill requires annual reporting on spending growth versus the limit and mandates the governor to create a reduction plan if the legislature exceeds the cap. It takes effect upon passage.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps annual state spending growth to inflation/personal income, restricting budget increases per fiscal responsibility measures.90% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Chris Paplauskas (R) George Nardone (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 7248: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID

Reinstates general revenue sharing of state aid among the 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island. The initial amount is based upon population, and increased annually thereafter based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReinstates state aid to cities/towns via population-based revenue sharing, increasing annually with CPI, providing stable local government funding.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 7249: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID

HB 7249 expands a state program that provides payments to municipalities in lieu of property taxes for certain exempt facilities. It specifically adds facilities operated by the federal Department of Defense (such as military bases) to the list of eligible properties, making them qualify for annual payments equal to 27% of the property taxes they would have paid if taxable. These payments are intended to compensate municipalities for providing essential services like police, fire, and infrastructure to these federal facilities. The bill does not change existing eligibility for other exempt properties like hospitals or schools, but extends the 27% payment mechanism to Defense Department sites.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCompensates municipalities for lost property tax revenue from military bases, maintaining municipal budgets without new taxes or cuts to essential services.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Alex Finkelman (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 2216: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS

SB 2216 would require all school employees with regular student contact to undergo comprehensive background checks. It mandates applicants to provide 20 years of employment history at schools or child-contact roles, along with written authorization for employers to disclose records. Applicants must answer specific questions about past child abuse or sexual misconduct investigations, and schools must verify this information through direct contact with previous employers. The bill includes penalties for false disclosures (up to $500 civil fines) but is currently proposed legislation introduced in the Rhode Island Senate (2026-01-23).
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates comprehensive background checks for school employees to enhance student safety and verify employment history, directly strengthening school safety protocols within education policy.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Gordon Rogers (R) Todd Patalano (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 7461: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID

Includes municipal detention facility corporations as exempt from taxation, and requires that an amount equal to 27% of all tax that would have been collected if the property was taxable be paid to the municipality annually.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides municipalities with 27% of potential tax revenue from exempt facilities, directly funding local budgets through state aid mechanism.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Joshua Giraldo (D)
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