Nathan W. Biah
Born
1971
Contact
Email · rep-biah@rilegislature.gov
District office
120 Metcalf St., Providence, RI 02904
401-470-0404
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78
Bills sponsored
this session · 332 all-time
60
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 60 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
4334
Recorded votes
86%
Vote participation
voted in 86% of 4334 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.8%
based on 970 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.2%
based on 970 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
80.6%
based on 970 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
332 billsCurrent session 78 bills
- H 8630 RECOGNIZING "JUNETEENTH NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY" ON JUNE 19, 2026 Passed
- H 8612 HONORING REV. DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE JR. FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8326 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS Introduced
- H 8244 CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE DISPARATE IMPACT OF DISCIPLINARY POLICIES ON STUDENTS Introduced
- H 8012 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACT Introduced
- H 7938 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REGISTRATION OF NURSING ASSISTANTS -- QUALIFYING LANGUAGE Introduced
- H 7811 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO ONWARD WE LEARN IN SUPPORT OF RHODE ISLAND GEAR UP Introduced
- H 7707 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $800,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE Introduced
- H 7103 COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF THE REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., ON JANUARY 15, 2026 Passed
- HB 7906 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Failed
- HR 8244 HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE DISPARATE IMPACT OF DISCIPLINARY POLICIES ON STUDENTS In Committee
- HB 8001 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Signed
- HB 8177 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 988 CALL CENTER FUNDING AND OPERATIONS ACT In Committee
- HB 7938 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REGISTRATION OF NURSING ASSISTANTS -- QUALIFYING LANGUAGE Passed
- HB 8012 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACT In Committee
- HB 7870 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS Signed
- HR 7832 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 1ST THROUGH MARCH 5TH, 2026, AS "PEACE CORPS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- HB 7702 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX In Committee
- HB 8559 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Passed
- HB 7909 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT Passed
- HB 7729 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS In Committee
- HR 8564 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JANICE LUONGO Passed
- HB 7617 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS Passed
- HB 7506 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION In Committee
- HB 7478 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- HOMEOWNER CASUALTY INSURANCE BILL OF RIGHTS In Committee
Historical 254 bills
- HB 6255 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS -- CENTRAL FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT Died
- HB 6254 AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Died
- HB 5683 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Died
- HB 6107 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- PILOT PROGRAM FOR VIRTUAL REALITY LEARNING PLATFORM Died
- HB 5306 AN ACT RELATING TO SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION -- CAPITAL CENTER COMMISSION Signed
- HB 6053 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT Signed
- HB 5556 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PSYCHOLOGISTS Died
- HB 6089 AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Signed
- HB 6242 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS Signed
- HB 6233 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Signed
- HB 6394 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES Signed
- HB 5108 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE Signed
- HR 6221 HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "SECOND CHANCE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Died
- HB 5594 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE PAUL W. CROWLEY RHODE ISLAND STUDENT INVESTMENT INITIATIVE Signed
- HB 5295 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN Died
- HR 5313 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 4, 2025, AS "TRANSIT EQUITY DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN HONOR OF ROSA PARKS AND HER HISTORIC FIGHT FOR EQUITABLE PUBLIC TRANSIT Died
- HB 5684 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Signed
- HB 5423 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS Died
- HB 5220 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-- POLICE RELATIONSHIP ACT OF 2015 Died
- HB 5364 AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES Died
- HB 5314 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- THE PARKING SERVICES TAXATION ACT Died
- HB 5438 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS Died
- HR 6015 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE REFUGEE DREAM CENTER Died
- HB 5279 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS RETIREMENT Died
- HR 5411 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 11, 2025, AS "THE 2ND RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT/BLACK REGIMENT RECOGNITION DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK SOLDIERS DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR Died
Co-sponsored
60 billsCurrent session 60 bills
- H 8616 COMMEMORATING "WORLD REFUGEE DAY" AND RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF DORCAS INTERNATIONAL OF PROVIDENCE ON JUNE 20TH OF 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8564 EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JANICE LUONGO Passed
- H 8559 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Introduced
- H 8511 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT Introduced
- H 8474 RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS Introduced
- H 8467 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION Introduced
- H 8465 RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES Introduced
- H 8457 PROCLAIMING APRIL TO BE "HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8406 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM -- ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES Introduced
- H 8405 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM -- ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY MEDICAID RATES Introduced
- H 8328 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- PERMITTING VIRTUAL OR REMOTE COURT HEARINGS Introduced
- H 8284 EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF FRANK J. ALMONTE Passed
- H 8248 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Introduced
- H 8177 RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 988 CALL CENTER FUNDING AND OPERATIONS ACT Introduced
- H 8170 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT Introduced
- H 8087 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS Introduced
- H 8072 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS Introduced
- H 8059 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES Introduced
- H 8007 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND Introduced
- H 8001 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Introduced
- H 8000 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS Introduced
- H 7989 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Introduced
- H 7909 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT Introduced
- H 7906 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Introduced
- H 7903 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS CONCUSSION ACT Introduced
Voting record
Current session 4 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
H 7551
RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | May 12, 2026 |
|
H 7369
RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMS
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | May 19, 2026 |
|
H 7361
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2026
PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | June 08, 2026 |
|
H 7079
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
PASSAGE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT |
Nay | fail | June 09, 2026 |
Historical 46 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 314
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
HB 5795
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 957
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT CLERKS' INCENTIVE PAY
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
HR 5477
JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM
AS AMENDED |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1090
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1006
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1163
AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1091
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1084
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1092
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 17
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
HB 5800
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1085
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
HR 5477
JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM
PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
HB 5570
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE RATING
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SR 174
JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1087
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1083
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 1088
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 21, 2025 |
|
SB 809
AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 974
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE --CONTRIBUTIONS
PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 729
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
HB 5555
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 829
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- BENEFITS
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 476
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 902
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
HB 5050
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 622
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY --GENERAL PROVISIONS
AS AMENDED |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 833
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 830
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1041
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 887
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CIVIL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 945
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- RHODE ISLAND ANTI-BID-RIGGING ACT
IN CONCURRENCE |
Not Voting | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 235
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAMS
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 170
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 692
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 600
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- VOLUNTARY RESTRUCTURING OF SOLVENT INSURERS
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SR 1156
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RETURN OF CENTRAL FALLS SCHOOLS TO LOCAL GOVERNANCE
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 940
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013
AS AMENDED |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
HB 5448
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY --GENERAL PROVISIONS
AS AMENDED |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 229
AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LICENSED ACTIVITIES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 716
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
AS AMENDED |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 940
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013
PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1043
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1122
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
IN CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
HB 5448
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY --GENERAL PROVISIONS
PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |