Who sponsors SB 2337?

SB 2337 is sponsored by Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), and Melissa Murray (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 10 D cosponsors

SB 2337 — AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM

Last action June 26, 2024 — 06/26/2024 Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 12, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 26, 2024.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
10 sponsors

10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill amends the Rhode Island Works Program regarding eligibility and cash assistance.

This legislation updates the Rhode Island Works Program's eligibility and cash assistance provisions. It also removes the penalty of terminating benefits for families if a member fails to comply with an employment plan.

What this means for you

Families: This means families may have greater stability as benefits won't be terminated due to a member's employment plan compliance.

Summary

Provides amendments to the Rhode Island Works Program regarding eligibility and cash assistance, and repeals the termination of benefits to a family because of failure of a family member to enter into or comply with an individual employment plan.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

June 26, 2024
06/26/2024 Signed by Governor
June 20, 2024
06/20/2024 Transmitted to Governor
June 14, 2024
06/14/2024 House passed Sub A in concurrence
June 13, 2024
06/13/2024 Placed on House Calendar (06/13/2024)
June 13, 2024
06/13/2024 Senate passed Sub A
June 13, 2024
06/13/2024 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/13/2024)
June 13, 2024
06/13/2024 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
June 12, 2024
06/12/2024 Proposed Substitute
June 11, 2024
06/11/2024 Scheduled for consideration (06/13/2024)
April 23, 2024
04/23/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 19, 2024
04/19/2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2024)
February 12, 2024
02/12/2024 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 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

IN CONCURRENCE

June 14, 2024

Passed 59 Yea · 0 Nay · 16 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	45	0	0	13
Independent	1	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	7	0	0	2
Republican	6	0	0	1
Total	59	0	0	16
% of votes cast	79%	0%	0%	21%

How each member voted (75)

Member	Party	Vote
Cardillo	—	Yea
Cruz	—	Yea
Fenton-Fung	—	Not Voting
Henries	—	Yea
Mr. Speaker	—	Yea
O'Brien	—	Yea
Rea	—	Yea
ShallcrossSmith	—	Yea
Vella-Wilkinson	—	Not Voting
Alex Finkelman	Democratic	Yea
Alex Marszalkowski	Democratic	Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone	Democratic	Yea
Arthur Handy	Democratic	Yea
Arthur J. Corvese	Democratic	Yea
Brandon C. Potter	Democratic	Yea
Brandon T. Voas	Democratic	Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy	Democratic	Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee	Democratic	Yea
Charlene M. Lima	Democratic	Not Voting
Christopher R. Blazejewski	Democratic	Yea
David A. Bennett	Democratic	Yea
David Morales	Democratic	Yea
Deborah A. Fellela	Democratic	Yea
Edith H. Ajello	Democratic	Yea
Enrique George Sanchez	Democratic	Yea
Evan P. Shanley	Democratic	Not Voting
Grace Diaz	Democratic	Not Voting
Gregory J. Costantino	Democratic	Not Voting
Jacquelyn M. Baginski	Democratic	Yea
Jason Knight	Democratic	Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart	Democratic	Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan	Democratic	Yea
John G. Edwards	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Not Voting
Jose F. Batista	Democratic	Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Joseph M. McNamara	Democratic	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
Matt S. Dawson	Democratic	Yea
Megan L. Cotter	Democratic	Yea
Mia A. Ackerman	Democratic	Not Voting
Michelle E. McGaw	Democratic	Yea
Nathan W. Biah	Democratic	Yea
Patricia A. Serpa	Democratic	Yea
Ramon A. Perez	Democratic	Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull	Democratic	Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak	Democratic	Yea
Robert D. Phillips	Democratic	Not Voting
Robert E. Craven, Sr.	Democratic	Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro	Democratic	Not Voting
Scott A. Slater	Democratic	Not Voting
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
Tina L. Spears	Democratic	Yea
Jon D. Brien	Independent	Yea
Brian C. Newberry	Republican	Yea
David J. Place	Republican	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Not Voting
George A Nardone	Republican	Yea
Michael W. Chippendale	Republican	Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi	Republican	Yea
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Yea

Official roll call →

Passage

June 13, 2024

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	26	0	0	2
Unaffiliated	6	0	0	0
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	35	0	0	2
% of votes cast	95%	0%	0%	5%

How each member voted (37)

Member	Party	Vote
Cano	—	Yea
DeLuca	—	Yea
Miller	—	Yea
Picard	—	Yea
Mr. President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon	Democratic	Not Voting
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Not Voting
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Valarie J. Lawson	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety labor education health-insurance

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2337 do?: Provides amendments to the Rhode Island Works Program regarding eligibility and cash assistance, and repeals the termination of benefits to a family because of failure of a family member to enter into or comply with an individual employment plan.
Who sponsors SB 2337?: SB 2337 is sponsored by Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), and Melissa Murray (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2337?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 12, 2024. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 2337?: Track SB 2337 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 2337
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2024 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 12, 2024
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Bridget Valverde

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