Rhode Island State Representative

Arthur Handy 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 9)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7228

Introduced
1/21/26  
Refer
1/21/26  
Report Pass
2/3/26  
Report Pass
2/11/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE WHOLE-HOME REPAIRS PROGRAM (Extends the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study and provides recommendations for the creation of a statewide whole-home repairs program from January 5, 2026, to June 30, 2026, and said commission expires on August 30, 2026.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8316

Introduced
3/18/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8486

Introduced
4/29/26  
Authorizes the committees of the general assembly to allow members of the public to provide testimony remotely.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7258

Introduced
1/21/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO BE USED FOR INCENTIVES FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SOLD AT PARTICIPATING BONUS BUCKS OUTLETS IN RHODE ISLAND (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $200,000 for incentives for the Farm Fresh Bonus Bucks Program.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7222

Introduced
1/21/26  
Creates rodent integrated pest management pilot programs for municipalities that choose to participate. Reports to be approved by the municipality's mayor or administrator and submitted to the department of environmental management.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7183

Introduced
1/21/26  
Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7212

Introduced
1/21/26  
Exempts recovery claims for damages due to a town's neglect in maintaining highways or bridges from the provisions of chapter 31 of title 9 on governmental tort liability.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7184

Introduced
1/21/26  
Directs the office of energy resources to develop building performance standards for large buildings in Rhode Island that would cause greenhouse gas emissions to decline in line with the act on climate requirements.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8338

Introduced
3/20/26  
Establishes a child tax credit in the amount of six hundred fifty dollars ($650) for eligible taxpayers adjusted for inflation annually commencing January 1, 2027.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8365

Introduced
3/27/26  
Authorizes the department of health to participate in international public-health collaboration networks.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8408

Introduced
4/3/26  
Increases historic tax credit to 30%, and up to 35%, depending on the amount of rental area available for multi-family housing, affordable rental units and units sold as affordable housing.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8411

Introduced
4/7/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8415

Introduced
4/8/26  
Prohibits the use of black plastic takeout containers for use to take prepared foods and drinks from restaurants, stores, and other retail sales establishments.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8437

Introduced
4/10/26  
Changes tax exemptions to tax credits in the city of Cranston.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8462

Introduced
4/17/26  
Requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities, who have a “504” plan, like the transition planning required for high school students with disabilities, who have an individualized education program (IEP).