AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT
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HB 8004 — AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT
Last action — 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 23, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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In plain language
The bill makes technical amendments to land use and housing regulations.
This legislation updates various aspects of planning and land use, including zoning and housing provisions. It aims to clarify and improve the existing regulations regarding land subdivision and low- and moderate-income housing.
What this means for you
- Families: This may affect your options for low- and moderate-income housing in your community.
- Consumers: The changes could influence the availability and organization of residential developments in your area.
- Small Business: Amendments in zoning may impact small businesses related to real estate and housing development.
Summary
Provides technical amendments relating to comprehensive planning and land use, subdivision of land, zoning ordinances and low- and moderate-income housing.
Bill Text
- 8004 SUB A View text Current pdf
Compared against the R.I. General Laws as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
The bill amends the Rhode Island Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Act to establish a land use calendar in Superior Court for expedited handling of land use matters and modifies certain sections regarding comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances.
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R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-2-40
There shall be established a separate calendar for the administration and determination of all land use matters.
This establishes a new land use calendar in the Superior Court for expedited decisions on land use matters.
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R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-2-40
The presiding judge of the superior court shall create a land use calendar in superior court and shall assign personnel to the extent warranted to exclusively hear and decide all eligible land use matters.
This mandates the creation of a dedicated land use calendar to handle specific cases efficiently.
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R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-2-40
All matters assigned to the land use calendar shall be expedited.
This requires that all cases on the land use calendar be handled more quickly.
Action History
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06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
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06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
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06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
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06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
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06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
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06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
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05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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05/14/2026 House passed Sub A
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05/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/14/2026)
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05/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
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05/01/2026 Proposed Substitute
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05/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/05/2026)
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04/15/2026 Meeting postponed (04/16/2026)
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04/15/2026 Meeting postponed (04/16/2026)
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04/10/2026 Proposed Substitute
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04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration
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03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
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02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Sponsors
- Sr. Robert E. Craven · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on · 12 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (113)
113 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 113 →"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 |
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| Democratic | 54 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 57 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 16% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (75)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| 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 | Not Voting |
| Carol Hagan McEntee | Democratic | Yea |
| Charlene M. Lima | Democratic | Yea |
| Cherie L. Cruz | Democratic | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. | Democratic | Yea |
| Joseph M. McNamara | Democratic | Yea |
| Joshua J. Giraldo | Democratic | Yea |
| Julie A. Casimiro | Democratic | Yea |
| June Speakman | Democratic | Yea |
| Justine A. Caldwell | Democratic | Yea |
| K. Joseph Shekarchi | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Karen Alzate | Democratic | Yea |
| Katherine S. Kazarian | Democratic | Yea |
| Kathleen A. Fogarty | Democratic | Not Voting |
| 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 | Nay |
| Mia A. Ackerman | Democratic | Yea |
| Michelle E. McGaw | Democratic | Yea |
| Nathan W. Biah | Democratic | Yea |
| Patricia A. Serpa | Democratic | Yea |
| Ramon A. Perez | Democratic | Yea |
| Raymond A. Hull | Democratic | Yea |
| Rebecca M. Kislak | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert D. Phillips | Democratic | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| Terri Cortvriend | Democratic | Yea |
| Thomas E. Noret | Democratic | Yea |
| Tina L. Spears | Democratic | Yea |
| Jon D. Brien | Independent | Not Voting |
| Brian C. Newberry | Republican | Nay |
| Christopher G. Paplauskas | Republican | Nay |
| David J. Place | Republican | Nay |
| George A Nardone | Republican | Nay |
| Marie A. Hopkins | Republican | Nay |
| Michael W. Chippendale | Republican | Nay |
| Paul M. Santucci | Republican | Nay |
| Richard R. Fascia | Republican | Not Voting |
| Robert J. Quattrocchi | Republican | Nay |
| Sherry Roberts | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 8004 do?
- Provides technical amendments relating to comprehensive planning and land use, subdivision of land, zoning ordinances and low- and moderate-income housing.
- Who sponsors HB 8004?
- HB 8004 is sponsored by Robert E. Craven, Sr. (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 8004?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 8004?
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