SB 459 is sponsored by Cano, Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Seveney, Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), and Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

SB 459 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS (Requires all new school buildings and those undergoing major renovations or substantial repair or replacement to plumbing systems to install water bottle filling stations.)

Last action July 02, 2021 — 07/02/2021 Signed by Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 04, 2021. Enacted.

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.
6 sponsors

6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

July 02, 2021
07/02/2021 Signed by Governor
June 30, 2021
06/30/2021 Transmitted to Governor
June 28, 2021
06/28/2021 House passed in concurrence
June 26, 2021
06/26/2021 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/28/2021)
June 22, 2021
06/22/2021 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
June 19, 2021
06/19/2021 Scheduled for consideration (06/22/2021)
May 27, 2021
05/27/2021 Referred to House State Government & Elections
May 25, 2021
05/25/2021 Senate read and passed
May 20, 2021
05/20/2021 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/25/2021)
May 19, 2021
05/19/2021 Committee recommends passage
May 14, 2021
05/14/2021 Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2021)
March 24, 2021
03/24/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
March 19, 2021
03/19/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2021)
March 04, 2021
03/04/2021 Introduced, referred to Senate Education

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (6)

Cano
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic
Seveney
Ana B. Quezada Democratic
Valarie J. Lawson Democratic
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 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

HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

May 25, 2021

Passed 36 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	19	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	15	0	0	1
Republican	2	1	0	0
Total	36	1	0	1
% of votes cast	95%	3%	0%	3%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
Algiere	—	Yea
Anderson	—	Yea
Archambault	—	Yea
Calkin	—	Not Voting
Cano	—	Yea
Coyne	—	Yea
Goldin	—	Yea
Goodwin	—	Yea
Lombardo	—	Yea
McCaffrey	—	Yea
Mendes	—	Yea
Miller	—	Yea
Picard	—	Yea
Seveney	—	Yea
Mr. President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Valarie J. Lawson	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Nay
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment education

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 459?: SB 459 is sponsored by Cano, Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Seveney, Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), and Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 459?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 04, 2021. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 459
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2021 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: March 04, 2021
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Cano

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