Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

SR 3216 — JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO ONWARD WE LEARN IN SUPPORT OF RHODE ISLAND GEAR UP

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · 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.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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In plain language

Appropriates $500,000 to Onward We Learn for Rhode Island GEAR UP support.

This bill grants $500,000 to Onward We Learn to help fund the Rhode Island GEAR UP program, which supports college access and success for students. The funding will assist with programmatic and scholarship operations.

What this means for you
  • Students: This means more resources for college access and scholarships, potentially increasing your chances of attending college.

Summary

Appropriates the sum of $500,000 to Onward We Learn in support of Rhode Island GEAR UP.

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. 04/14/2026 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

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 3216 do?
Appropriates the sum of $500,000 to Onward We Learn in support of Rhode Island GEAR UP.
Who sponsors SR 3216?
SR 3216 is sponsored by Victoria Gu (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), and Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 3216?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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