Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026
8 roll-call votes · 7 bills moved · 0 new Rhode Island filings
- Closest vote (49-50) — On the Motion to Discharge Roll call
- Broadest support (86-12) — The Senate agreed to proceed with debate on a bill that would allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense tax deduction. The vote was 86 yea to 12 nay. Roll call
- Furthest along — S 3172: A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.
Roll-call votes, with every Rhode Island position
The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 51 yea, 47 nay. This action approves a specific person for a government position.
Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee
On the Nomination · AI summary · as of 2026-08-03 · report an error
Procedural votes (5)
Votes that move the process along — setting debate terms, ending debate, approving the record. Positions here often follow party strategy rather than the underlying issue.
Bills that moved
On calendar (2)
S 3172: A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.
2026-07-27: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
2026-07-27: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 500.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
In committee (5)
HR 9952: Healthy Recess for Learning Act
This bill encourages local school districts to provide students with at least 60 minutes of physical activity each school day.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error
2026-07-27: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9978: Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act of 2026
This bill creates a new tax deduction for homeowners insurance premiums paid for a principal residence, up to $10,000 annually.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error
2026-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
S 5156: Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act
2026-07-29: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
S 5162: Strengthening Taxpayer Advocacy Act
This bill enhances the authority of the National Taxpayer Advocate and improves access to information and resources for taxpayers.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error
2026-07-29: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
2026-07-28: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
New money filings — Rhode Island delegation
No new FEC filings were received from Rhode Island delegation committees this week.