SB 29 — AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD
Last action — 06/10/2025 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
Raises the amount of life insurance the state provides at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
Bill Text
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Read SB 29 on the official Rhode Island source →Action History
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06/10/2025 Senate read and passed
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06/05/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2025)
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06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage
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06/03/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
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05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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04/29/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
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04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
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04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
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01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
Sponsors
- Matthew L. LaMountain · Primary
- Linda L. Ujifusa · Primary
- Bridget Valverde · Primary
- Elaine J. Morgan · Primary
- Andrew R. Dimitri · Primary
- John P. Burke · Primary
- Todd M. Patalano · Primary
- David P. Tikoian · Primary
- Robert Britto · Primary
- Walter S. Felag Jr. · Primary
- Leonidas P. Raptakis · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →11 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 103 not signed on
Sponsors (11)
- Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic
- Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic
- Bridget Valverde Democratic
- Elaine J. Morgan Republican
- Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic
- John P. Burke Democratic
- Todd M. Patalano Democratic
- David P. Tikoian Democratic
- Robert Britto Democratic
- Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic
- Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (103)
103 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 103 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 29 do?
- Raises the amount of life insurance the state provides at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
- Who sponsors SB 29?
- SB 29 is sponsored by Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), Linda L. Ujifusa (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Elaine J. Morgan (Republican), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), and Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 29?
- 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 29?
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