Sen. Ana Quezada

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 Track

Primary SB 1038

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ACT

Establishes requirements which would have to be met by an applicant prior to the issuing of permits for an activity that would have an environmental impact on or would increase the cumulative impacts on an environmental justice area.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires permit applicants to meet environmental justice standards, strengthening protections for vulnerable communities impacted by cumulative pollution.90% confidence

In committee May 9, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 571

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES--VIOLATIONS

Amends the section of law relative to violations for driving after denial, revocation or suspension of a license and expands the list of offenses for which an unlicensed motorist would be in violation.

died May 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 715

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Limits municipal minimum lot sizes for residential use to 2,500 sq ft near transit, 5,000 sq. ft with water/sewer, and 1 acre otherwise, while protecting farmlands, forests, and wetlands, and requiring zoning updates to comply.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly protects farmlands, forests, and wetlands via zoning requirements, directly conserving natural resources and aligning with environmental conservation indicators.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingReduces minimum lot sizes near transit to enable denser housing development, directly advancing affordable housing supply through zoning reform.95% confidence

died May 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 276

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES--PROMOTION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER AND SMART GROWTH

Amends several sections of chapter 24 of title 45, entitled "zoning ordinances," also known as the "Rhode Island zoning enabling act of 1991," with the intent of preserving neighborhood character and promoting smart growth.

HousingOpposes HousingPreserving neighborhood character via zoning amendments typically restricts housing development density, limiting affordable housing options and new construction.85% confidence

died May 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 420

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS', MUNICIPAL AND STATE EMPLOYEES EARLY RETIREMENT PENALTY

Reduces the current varying percentages for early retirement penalty for teachers, municipal and state employees to a cumulative annual reduction of 3% and monthly reduction of .25%.

died May 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 949

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- COUNTY GRAND JURIES

Maddy summarySenate Bill 949 allows both county and statewide grand juries to issue reports based on their investigations. These reports, which require the agreement of at least twelve jurors, are submitted to the superior court for review. Individuals or entities named in a report are notified and given an opportunity to respond. The superior court will then accept and release the report, along with any agreed-upon responses, as a public record only if it meets specific criteria, such as being fact-based, supported by evidence, and not prejudicing a criminal matter. This new process for grand jury reports is set to expire on July 1, 2030.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnhances transparency and accountability in grand jury reports through fact-based criteria and court review, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

died May 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 774

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Expands council on elementary and secondary education and board of education and makes teacher of year and student advisory chair voting members on each.

EducationSupports EducationAdds Teacher of Year and Student Advisory Chair as voting members, enhancing educator and student representation in education governance.90% confidence

Passed May 7, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 209

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING ACT

Limits the use of certain criminal records and credit history reports in denying housing to prospective applicants, and provides for fines for failure to comply. This act further requires notices of denials to be sent to the prospective tenants.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeLimits criminal record use in housing, aiding reentry and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform indicators85% confidence HousingSupports HousingLimits criminal records/credit history use in housing denials, preventing discrimination and strengthening tenant protections per bill summary.95% confidence

died May 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 446

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA

Submits 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds to the voters for approval at the November, 2026, general election.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requests $100M in bonds for capital development, directly funding state infrastructure projects through fiscal management.90% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationRequests $100M in bonds for capital development program, typically funding transportation infrastructure projects like roads/highways.85% confidence

died May 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track