Rhode Island State Senator

Pamela Lauria 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 15)

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2278

Introduced
1/23/26  
Prohibits state and municipal officials or body from entering into and renewing any agreements that will be used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2240

Introduced
1/23/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,000,000 TO THE ELISHA PROJECT (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $2,000,000 to the Elisha Project.)
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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 Senate Bill S2299

Introduced
1/23/26  
Allows expungement of multiple felony convictions for non-violent felonies10 years after sentence completed.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2260

Introduced
1/23/26  
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 Senate Bill S2324

Introduced
1/23/26  
Prohibits employers from seeking/using credit reports in making hiring decisions concerning prospective employees, asking questions about the applicant's financial past during interviews or including credit history questions in their job applications.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S3140

Introduced
3/24/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL, SCOUTING AMERICA, TO THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 24TH OF 2026, AND JOYFULLY CELEBRATING SCOUTING MONTH IN FEBRUARY
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S3143

Introduced
3/24/26  
Creates the Rhode Island voting rights act to establish procedures to prevent discrimination in the voting process.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S3144

Introduced
3/26/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "URI DAY" AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON MARCH 26, 2026
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S3153

Introduced
3/27/26  
Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S3154

Introduced
3/27/26  
Imposes a tax equal to four percent (4%) on net investment income, such as interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, capital gains and rental income, of high-income households, estates and trusts, based upon federal guidelines.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S3174

Introduced
3/31/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY SCHOOLS (BVS) BOYS CO-OP TEAM ON WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND DIVISION II HIGH SCHOOL STATE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S3172

Introduced
3/31/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 172ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN TREATY OF PEACE AND AMITY
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S3210

Introduced
4/14/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 2026, AS "SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S3237

Introduced
4/30/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY 4, 2026, AS RHODE ISLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY AND THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S HISTORIC ACT OF RENUNCIATION