Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 10 D cosponsors

HB 7342 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL WASTE RECYCLING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL

Last action — 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 18, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill requires schools to recycle and report waste audit findings.

The bill amends regulations on waste recycling and disposal in schools. It mandates educational entities to conduct waste audits and vendors to report their program participation.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means improved recycling practices in schools, contributing positively to waste management and environmental sustainability.

Summary

Amends certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 06/09/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

  5. 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  6. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  7. 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

  8. 04/14/2026 House passed Sub A

  9. 04/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/14/2026)

  10. 04/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  11. 04/06/2026 Proposed Substitute

  12. 04/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/09/2026)

  13. 02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  14. 02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026)

  15. 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 9 voted No

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 60 Yea · 9 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 56104
Independent 1000
Republican 0802
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 60906
% of votes cast 80%12%0%8%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Not Voting
Cherie L. Cruz Democratic Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Not Voting
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Earl A. Read, III Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Yea
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
Jenni A. Furtado Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Jose F. Batista Democratic Not Voting
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Not Voting
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Yea
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Nay
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Tina L. Spears Democratic Yea
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Nay
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Nay
David J. Place Republican Nay
George A Nardone Republican Nay
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Not Voting
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Nay
Paul M. Santucci Republican Nay
Richard R. Fascia Republican Nay
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Not Voting
Sherry Roberts Republican Nay

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Subjects

environment education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7342 do?
Amends certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors.
Who sponsors HB 7342?
HB 7342 is sponsored by Megan L. Cotter (Democratic), Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic), Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), Tina L. Spears (Democratic), Kathleen A. Fogarty (Democratic), Michelle E. McGaw (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Smith Boylan (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), and Lauren H. Carson (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7342?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2026. Enacted.
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