Rep. Sherry Roberts

Primary HR 8442

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF BERNARD W. GEORGE

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a House Resolution that expresses condolences for the passing of Bernard W. George, a respected citizen of Coventry. The resolution honors his life achievements, including his long service with the Boy Scouts, his career in the U.S. Navy, and his work as a microbiologist for the State of Rhode Island. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his widow, Dawn George, and her family.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran's service, recognizing his U.S. Navy career, which aligns with supporting veteran recognition.75% confidence

Passed Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7733

Passed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO THE EXETER -- WEST GREENWICH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Amends chapter 80 of the public laws of 1965 with respect to the composition of the regional district school building committee, apportionment of construction and operating costs and amendments to the agreement.

Passed Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7596

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $50.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts school supplies under $50 from sales tax, providing direct tax relief for families on essential items.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationExempts school supplies from sales tax, reducing costs for families and schools, directly supporting educational access and affordability for K-12.95% confidence

died Apr 9, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7143

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Repeals the certificate of need process statutes which are used by the department of health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals certificate of need requirements, removing regulatory barriers to new healthcare services/equipment and improving access to care.90% confidence

died Apr 9, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7746

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CHILDREN’S ONLINE SAFETY ACT

Provides protections to children using online platforms by requiring platforms to turn off open chats by default for young users, and requires parent to approve children's financial transactions on gaming and social media sites.

TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates social media/gaming platforms to protect minors' privacy and financial safety, aligning with consumer protection indicators in tech policy.90% confidence

died Apr 8, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7659

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Prohibits contractors from submitting a single application to a local review board seeking a comprehensive permit for housing projects in certain circumstances.

HousingOpposes HousingProhibits single application for housing permits, increasing development barriers for low/moderate income projects.85% confidence

died Apr 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8035

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- PROPERTY TAX/RENT FREEZE BILL

Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits property tax increases in rent-controlled areas, restricting government tax revenue growth.90% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits property tax increases on rent-controlled properties, directly supporting tenant protections by maintaining rent control stability and preventing financial pressure on landlords that could undermine rent control.95% confidence

died Apr 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7446

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts housing density to prevent water overuse and pollution, requiring compliance with water availability and pollution controls, aligning with environmental protection indicators.85% confidence HousingOpposes HousingEliminates density bonuses that incentivize affordable housing development, restricting new housing projects in water-sensitive areas per bill's focus on low/moderate income housing.85% confidence

died Apr 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7447

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING -- PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION

Restores the requirement that a local review board issue findings for denial in reviewing a comprehensive permit request and clarifies that affordable housing units shall be included in each town and city when the building permits for units are granted.

HousingSupports HousingMandates inclusion of affordable housing units in building permits, advancing affordable housing development as required by the bill's summary.95% confidence

died Apr 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7531

died · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE

Maddy summaryHB 7531 repeals Rhode Island's 2021 Act on Climate in its entirety, removing the state's legally established greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and associated requirements. This bill directly affects state agencies, the Climate Change Council (created under the repealed law), and all entities subject to the prior climate regulations. The repeal eliminates mandatory targets like 45% below 1990 emissions by 2030 and 80% by 2040, along with the Council's duties to develop plans, coordinate climate efforts, and address environmental justice. The law was introduced in the 2026 legislative session and would remove all provisions of the original 2021 climate law.

EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals 2021 Act on Climate, eliminating legally mandated emission targets (45% by 2030, 80% by 2040) and associated requirements, directly weakening climate and clean energy standards.95% confidence EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals Rhode Island's 2021 Act on Climate, eliminating legally mandated greenhouse gas emission targets (45% by 2030, 80% by 2040) and regulatory requirements.95% confidence

died Mar 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track