Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SR 3016 — JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $800,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE

Last action — 05/12/2026 Committee heard

  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 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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Summary

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $800,000 to WaterFire Providence.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/12/2026 Committee heard

  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  3. 03/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 3016 do?
Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $800,000 to WaterFire Providence.
Who sponsors SR 3016?
SR 3016 is sponsored by Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Samuel W. Bell (Democratic), and Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 3016?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 3016?
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