Rhode Island State Senator

Frank Ciccone 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 2)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2645

Introduced
2/27/26  
Applies to electric generating facilities generating electricity on/after 1/1/25 regarding sale/transmission of electricity/facility restructing/last-resort service.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2658

Introduced
2/27/26  
Creates a new category of residential solar energy generation for small portable solar generation devices.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2737

Introduced
2/27/26  
Expands the benefit definitions to include a grandchild and care recipient and increases benefits period to 10 weeks for 2027 and 12 weeks for 2028 and provides a TDI/TCI opt-in option for self-employed workers.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2709

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires nonprofit entities who receive grants or other funding, to provide a detailed list of their ten highest paid directors, officers or employees’ salaries and benefits, including the names of said individuals.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2677

Introduced
2/27/26  
Restates the UTGR Master Contract and the Twin River-Tiverton Master Contract and consolidates the marketing program of each into the Consolidated Marketing Program.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2695

Introduced
2/27/26  
Allows the town of Johnston to receive a one-half (1/2) credit for affordable housing units for manufactured homes in age restricted communities in conformance with all zoning laws and/or ordinances of the town.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2674

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
5/19/26  
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2776

Introduced
3/4/26  
Requires that certain data centers requiring large amounts of electricity be required to fund the cost of necessary infrastructure improvements to supply such electricity.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2764

Introduced
3/4/26  
Expands RI’s Renewable Energy Standard to include nuclear and hydroelectric power as eligible zero-emission resources and sets rules for how they qualify.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2808

Introduced
3/4/26  
Establishes a property tax deferral program for senior citizens, disabled persons or veterans.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2801

Introduced
3/4/26  
Amend the state’s online E-Permitting Portal using automated plan review and instant permit issuance.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2891

Introduced
3/4/26  
Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensure compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2712

Introduced
2/27/26  
Authorizes the state police to enforce municipal ordinances; provided that, the ordinances provide for civil penalties only.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2754

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/29/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT THE MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACT
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2809

Introduced
3/4/26  
Establishes a tax credit for businesses transitioning to employee ownership.