Rhode Island State Representative

Paul Santucci 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 2)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7307

Introduced
1/23/26  
Establishes the Rhode Island Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny Act which would require review and approval of rules with implementation and compliance costs of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more over a two-year period.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7312

Introduced
1/23/26  
Increases the net taxable estate exemption to fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) for deaths that occur on or after January 1, 2027.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7387

Introduced
1/28/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- LINE ITEM VETO (This proposed amendment to our state Constitution grants the governor a line-item veto on the budget and other appropriation bills.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7356

Introduced
1/28/26  
Provides for a comprehensive criminal and employment background check procedure for all school employees.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7370

Introduced
1/28/26  
Allows the towns of Burrillville and Glocester to publish notices in any newspaper located within their municipalities and would also allow publication in other designated digital or print platforms selected by their town councils.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7339

Introduced
1/28/26  
Permits a member or members of a limited-liability company to avoid dissolution by buying the membership interest owned by the other member or members seeking dissolution.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7396

Introduced
1/28/26  
Creates an affordable housing business tax credit as well as eliminate sales tax on any materials purchased for use in the renovation of affordable rental housing.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7384

Introduced
1/28/26  
Amends the administrative procedures act and provides that on the review of an agency decision by a court upon appeal, the court shall decide questions of law without deference to any previous determination or interpretation of the law by the agency.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7369

Introduced
1/28/26  
Refer
1/28/26  
Report Pass
3/31/26  
Engrossed
5/19/26  
Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7368

Introduced
1/28/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE MANNER IN WHICH HEALTH INSURANCE, DISABILITY INSURANCE, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER TRADITIONAL EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS ARE ACCORDED TO UBER AND LYFT DRIVERS, SELF-DIRECTED PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS, SELF EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC (Creates 5 member commission to study the way insurance plans/traditional employer-provided benefits are given to Uber/Lyft drivers, self-directed personal care attendants and others providing services to public, and reports back 1/5/27 and expires 3/5/27.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7399

Introduced
1/28/26  
Repeals pet care services from the services subject to sales tax as defined by ยงยง 44-18-7(19) and 44-18-7.3(b)(3).
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7386

Introduced
1/28/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- JURY NULLIFICATION AS PROPER TRIAL DEFENSE ARGUMENT (Proposes to the voters a constitutional amendment which would allow a criminal defendant to argue jury nullification as a defense.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7385

Introduced
1/28/26  
Establishes a compact agreement among at least two (2) states to prohibit the selective use of subsidies to an existing specific industry or company, entice relocation from one state to another state or to open a new facility.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7375

Introduced
1/28/26  
Allows the operation of a home-based business, which meets criteria for home office IRS income tax deduction, without securing approval from the municipality with no storage of chemicals/park heavy equipment/not more than 10% of premises used for parking.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7394

Introduced
1/28/26  
Provides that a family eligible for cash assistance pursuant to ยง 40-5.2-11, shall if qualified, be provided SNAP benefits.