Rhode Island State Senator

Gordon Rogers 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 9)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2219

Introduced
1/23/26  
Incorporates ethical energy standards to the 2021 Act on Climate.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2200

Introduced
1/23/26  
Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilitate the prompt public disclosure of this information.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2209

Introduced
1/23/26  
Strengthens school security measures/established 8 member school emergency response committee/rapid response teams/SWAT teams/requires annual appropriation of $1,000,000 to achieve these goals.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2317

Introduced
1/23/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- REFERENDUM ON LINE ITEM VETO (Proposed amendment to the Constitution provides the governor with a line item veto on the budget and other bills for the appropriation of money.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2293

Introduced
1/23/26  
Categorizes women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2302

Introduced
1/23/26  
Makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false report of misconduct of any law enforcement official, public safety official, or hospital staff.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2273

Introduced
1/23/26  
Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2244

Introduced
1/23/26  
Exempts from the sales tax behind-the-meter batteries interconnected with a solar photovoltaic system.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2243

Introduced
1/23/26  
Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $30.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S3125

Introduced
3/20/26  
Provides that every gas distribution company that charges for the distribution of would need to include certain information on any bill or statement provided to the consumer.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2217

Introduced
1/23/26  
Requires as part of the solar permit application an assessment on carbon-neutral, a solar permit would only be approved if it was carbon neutral based on the assessment.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2277

Introduced
1/23/26  
Defines suitable person for purposes of concealed carry pistol permit establishes reasons and information needed for applying for the permit, an appeal process and provides that records are not public records.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2297

Introduced
1/23/26  
Provides for a 10 year statute of limitations for the violation of second degree sexual assault.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2307

Introduced
1/23/26  
Provides a rebuttable defense if a person dies or sustains a personal injury while committing any violent criminal offense of a person.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2223

Introduced
1/23/26  
Requires the department of transportation, in consultation with the department of environmental management also to conduct an environmental impact study of motor vehicle non-exhaust particle emissions.