Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 D cosponsors

HB 7939 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' LICENSE -- SAFE ROADS AND MANDATORY INSURANCE (Allows the division of motor vehicles to issue driving privilege cards and driving privilege permits, to applicants unable to establish their lawful presence in the United States.)

Last action — 06/28/2022 Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 07, 2022. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 06/28/2022 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/24/2022 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/23/2022 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 06/22/2022 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/23/2022)

  5. 06/22/2022 House passed Sub A

  6. 06/21/2022 Placed on House Calendar (06/22/2022)

  7. 06/21/2022 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  8. 06/19/2022 Proposed Substitute

  9. 06/19/2022 Scheduled for consideration (06/21/2022)

  10. 03/24/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  11. 03/18/2022 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2022)

  12. 03/07/2022 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on · 11 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 55 Yea · 15 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 42502
Unaffiliated 13402
Republican 0601
Total 551505
% of votes cast 73%20%0%7%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Amore — Yea
Barros — Yea
Cardillo — Nay
Cassar — Yea
Fenton-Fung — Nay
Filippi — Yea
Hawkins — Nay
Henries — Yea
McLaughlin — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
Price — Nay
Ranglin-Vassell — Yea
Ruggiero — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Tobon — Not Voting
Vella-Wilkinson — Yea
Williams — Yea
Lima S — Not Voting
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Nay
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Nay
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Not Voting
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Nay
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Jose F. Batista Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Yea
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Nay
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Yea
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Nay
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Not Voting
Brian C. Newberry Republican Nay
David J. Place Republican Nay
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Nay
George A Nardone Republican Nay
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Nay
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Nay
Sherry Roberts Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 7939?
HB 7939 is sponsored by Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic), Barros, and Karen Alzate (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7939?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 07, 2022. Enacted.
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