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R Rhode Island Senate · District 17 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Thomas Paolino

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Total votes
3,748
all sessions
Attendance
97%
127 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
98%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
2%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 94% of chamber peers
Sponsored
722
bills & resolutions
Lower than 89% of chamber peers
Committees
4
assignments
722 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

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722
Primary
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Primary SB 146
died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Allows reciprocal concealed carry permits from out of state to be valid in Rhode Island, which is either authorized by the attorney general or subject to other reciprocal restrictions.

died May 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 727
died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LARGE CAPACITY FEEDING DEVICE BAN OF 2022

Maddy summarySB 727, known as the "Large Capacity Feeding Device Ban of 2022," prohibits most individuals from manufacturing, selling, purchasing, possessing, or controlling large capacity feeding devices. A first violation is classified as a misdemeanor, carrying penalties of up to two years imprisonment or a $1,000 fine, while subsequent offenses are felonies. Individuals who lawfully possessed such devices on June 20, 2022, are given 180 days to modify them to hold ten rounds or less, surrender them, or transfer them out of state to a licensed dealer or person lawfully entitled to possess them. Exemptions are provided for federally licensed firearm dealers, active and retired law enforcement officers, and active duty military personnel.

died May 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 138
died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Increases sentences for carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. Requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole/ probation.

died May 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 131
died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Defines suitable person and establishes reasons for applying for carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process if application denied and provides that records are not public.

died May 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 144
died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Permits possession or use of device that muffles sound on any firearm longer than 17” in length and permits the use of such a device by any person while hunting provided that they have a valid hunting license.

died May 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 137
died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Defines suitable person, establishes reasons for applying for concealed carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process for denials, provides that records are not public permits hunting with suppressor.

died May 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SR 1069
Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor
SENATE RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND TAIWAN WHILE SUPPORTING ENHANCED BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH TAIWAN AND TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1069 reaffirms the friendship between the State of Rhode Island and Taiwan. It encourages the Rhode Island State Government to strengthen bilateral trade relations, including considering the possible opening of a trade office in Taiwan. The resolution also expresses support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations and agreements, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Passed May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SR 1064
Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor
SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BROWN WOMEN'S RUGBY TEAM ON WINNING THE WOMEN'S RUGBY COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1064 congratulates the Brown University Women's Rugby Team for winning the Women's Rugby College National Championship for the third consecutive year. It also directs the Secretary of State to transmit a copy of the resolution to the team's Head Coach, Rosalind Chou.

Passed May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SR 1066
Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor
SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ELEANOR SLATER HOSPITAL--ZAMBARANO CAMPUS ON THE RECOGNITION OF "ZAMBARANO DAY" ON MAY 13, 2025

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1066 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes "Zambarano Day" on May 13, 2025. This resolution congratulates the staff of the Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus for their services and expresses the Rhode Island Senate's appreciation and continuing support for the hospital's long-term acute care efforts.

Passed May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SR 1067
Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MAY OF 2025, AS "ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1067 proclaims May 2025 as "Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in the State of Rhode Island. It encourages all Rhode Islanders to learn about the history and contributions of these communities and to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

Passed May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors
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