Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SR 3162 — JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CITY AND TOWN AFFAIRS

Last action — 04/16/2026 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
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · 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.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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Summary

Establishes a joint legislative commission on city and town affairs.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

  3. 03/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 112 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (112)

112 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 3162 do?
Establishes a joint legislative commission on city and town affairs.
Who sponsors SR 3162?
SR 3162 is sponsored by Lori Urso (Democratic) and Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 3162?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 3162?
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