Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 2 D cosponsors

HB 8010 — AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

Last action — 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

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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 February 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 11, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    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).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows for a specific liquor license in South Kingstown.

This legislation permits the issuance of a Class B or Class B-H liquor license for a property at 349 Main Street in South Kingstown. This means that the location will be able to sell alcoholic beverages.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may have more options for purchasing and consuming alcoholic beverages in that area.
  • Small Business: This means that businesses at the specified location can sell alcoholic beverages, potentially increasing customer traffic.

Summary

Allows for the issuance of a Class B or Class B-H liquor license for the property located at 349 Main Street in the town of South Kingstown.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

  2. 06/03/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/03/2026 Senate passed in concurrence

  4. 05/29/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/03/2026)

  5. 05/26/2026 House read and passed

  6. 05/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/26/2026)

  7. 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage

  8. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)

  9. 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  10. 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)

  11. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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"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 68 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 54007
Independent 1000
Republican 10000
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 68007
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
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 Not Voting
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
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 Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Not Voting
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 Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Not Voting
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 Yea
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Yea
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Paul M. Santucci Republican Yea
Richard R. Fascia Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Yea
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8010 do?
Allows for the issuance of a Class B or Class B-H liquor license for the property located at 349 Main Street in the town of South Kingstown.
Who sponsors HB 8010?
HB 8010 is sponsored by Tina L. Spears (Democratic) and Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8010?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 8010?
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