Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 4 R cosponsors

SR 2030 — JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF APPROXIMATELY $30,000,000 TO RHODE ISLAND'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS

Last action — 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill appropriates $30 million for safety improvements in Rhode Island public schools.

This resolution allocates approximately $30 million to Rhode Island's public schools, providing $100,000 to each school specifically for safety and security improvements. The funds will cover various enhancements including audio and visual systems and communication upgrades.

What this means for you
  • Families: This funding aims to enhance the safety and security of public schools, potentially benefiting students and their families.

Summary

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $100,000 to each public school in Rhode Island for school safety and security improvements.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 106 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (106)

106 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2030 do?
Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $100,000 to each public school in Rhode Island for school safety and security improvements.
Who sponsors SR 2030?
SR 2030 is sponsored by Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Thomas J. Paolino (Republican), Elaine J. Morgan (Republican), and Gordon E. Rogers (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 2030?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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