SB 757 — AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD
Last action — 06/04/2025 Senate read and passed
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Allows the dependents of a National Guard member, who is in good standing, to be eligible for tuition assistance.
Bill Text
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Read SB 757 on the official Rhode Island source →Action History
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06/04/2025 Senate read and passed
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06/02/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2025)
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06/02/2025 Committee recommends passage
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05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
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04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
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03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Sponsors
- Lori Urso · Primary
- Robert Britto · Primary
- John P. Burke · Primary
- Valarie J. Lawson · Primary
- David P. Tikoian · Primary
- Brian J. Thompson · Primary
- Peter A. Appollonio Jr. · Primary
- Frank A. Ciccone III · Primary
- Alana M. DiMario · Primary
- Todd M. Patalano · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on
Sponsors (10)
- Lori Urso Democratic
- Robert Britto Democratic
- John P. Burke Democratic
- Valarie J. Lawson Democratic
- David P. Tikoian Democratic
- Brian J. Thompson Democratic
- Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic
- Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic
- Alana M. DiMario Democratic
- Todd M. Patalano Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (104)
104 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 104 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ruggerio | — | Not Voting |
| Madam President | — | Yea |
| de la Cruz | — | Yea |
| Alana M. DiMario | Democratic | Yea |
| Ana B. Quezada | Democratic | Yea |
| Andrew R. Dimitri | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian J. Thompson | 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 | Yea |
| John P. Burke | Democratic | Yea |
| Jonathon Acosta | Democratic | Yea |
| Lammis J. Vargas | Democratic | Yea |
| Leonidas P. Raptakis | Democratic | Yea |
| Linda L. Ujifusa | Democratic | Yea |
| Lori Urso | 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 |
| Peter A. Appollonio Jr. | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert Britto | Democratic | Yea |
| Ryan W. Pearson | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Samuel D. Zurier | Democratic | Yea |
| Samuel W. Bell | Democratic | Yea |
| Tiara T. Mack | Democratic | Yea |
| Todd M. Patalano | Democratic | Yea |
| V. Susan Sosnowski | 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 |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 757 do?
- Allows the dependents of a National Guard member, who is in good standing, to be eligible for tuition assistance.
- Who sponsors SB 757?
- SB 757 is sponsored by Lori Urso (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), and Todd M. Patalano (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 757?
- This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 757?
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