David Morales
Contact
Email · rep-morales@rilegislature.gov
District office
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164
Bills sponsored
this session · 1,121 all-time
99
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 99 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
4334
Recorded votes
90%
Vote participation
voted in 90% of 4334 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.9%
based on 923 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.1%
based on 923 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
76.7%
based on 923 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
1121 billsCurrent session 164 bills
- H 8608 RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES EXERCISE DISCRETION IN ADJUDICATING STATUS APPLICATIONS CONSISTENT WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICE Introduced
- H 8564 EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JANICE LUONGO Passed
- H 8534 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $850,000 FOR NEW BRIDGES FOR HAITIAN SUCCESS Introduced
- H 8533 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $320,000 FOR BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- H 8511 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT Introduced
- H 8420 RECOGNIZING THE CELEBRATION OF THE CAMBODIAN NEW YEAR AND THE "YEAR OF THE HORSE" ON APRIL 13-15, 2026 Passed
- H 8397 PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026 TO BE "BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL LEARNER MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8331 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE TRADES WORKER JUSTICE AND SAFETY ACT Introduced
- H 8304 PROCLAIMING MARCH 18, 2026, TO BE "TRANSIT EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8209 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE REFUGEE DREAM CENTER (RDC) Introduced
- H 8192 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Introduced
- H 8173 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT Introduced
- H 8139 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Introduced
- H 8126 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM Introduced
- H 8116 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT Introduced
- H 8115 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT Introduced
- H 8111 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT Introduced
- H 8074 RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- COMMISSION ON PARDONS Introduced
- H 8043 URGING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO FOLLOW THE FIRST SOURCE HIRING ORDINANCE MANDATES Introduced
- H 8017 RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES Introduced
- H 7993 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Introduced
- H 7966 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE EXTREME TEMPERATURE WORKER PROTECTION ACT Introduced
- H 7948 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS Introduced
- H 7931 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES Introduced
- H 7929 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT Introduced
Historical 957 bills
- HR 6104 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 18, 2025, TO BE "TRANSIT EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Died
- HR 6265 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DOROTHY JEAN MCCAFFREY Died
- HB 6256 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Died
- HB 6255 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS -- CENTRAL FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT Died
- HB 5940 AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT Died
- HB 5369 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Signed
- HB 5945 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM Died
- HB 5813 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Died
- HB 5844 AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER POLLUTION Signed
- HB 5018 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Died
- HB 6045 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT Died
- HB 5683 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Died
- HB 5815 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Died
- HR 5161 JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Died
- HB 5204 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS Died
- HB 5775 AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Died
- HB 5782 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID Died
- HB 5762 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHER'S RETIREMENT Died
- HB 5921 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE Died
- HB 5818 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS Died
- HB 5916 AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT Died
- HB 6061 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS Died
- HB 6106 AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- INSURANCE ON MULTI-UNIT DWELLINGS -- TENANT RELOCATION INSURANCE Died
- HB 6240 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS-DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS Died
- HB 6393 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT Died
Co-sponsored
99 billsCurrent session 99 bills
- H 8633 HONORING REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT E. CRAVEN SR. FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8526 RECOGNIZING MAY 4, 2026, AS A "NATIONAL DAY OF REASON" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND AFFIRMING THE CENTRAL IMPORTANCE OF REASON IN THE BETTERMENT OF HUMANITY Introduced
- H 8504 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES Introduced
- H 8489 RELATING TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF RHODE ISLAND -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA Introduced
- H 8445 PROCLAIMING APRIL 19-25, 2026, TO BE "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8421 COMMEMORATING LAO NEW YEAR (PI MAI LAO): A CELEBRATION OF RENEWAL, CULTURE, AND RESILIENCE ON APRIL 14 – APRIL 16, 2026 Passed
- H 8407 RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFITS Introduced
- H 8387 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES Introduced
- H 8386 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT Introduced
- H 8385 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT Introduced
- H 8347 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT Introduced
- H 8340 CONGRATULATING THE RHODE ISLAND HIP HOP HALL OF FAME ON ITS INAUGURAL CEREMONY HELD MARCH 8, 2026, AND HONORING ITS INDUCTEES Passed
- H 8305 PROCLAIMING MARCH 17, 2026, TO BE "PROFOUND AUTISM DAY IN RHODE ISLAND" Passed
- H 8290 RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING PROVIDENCE PROMISE FOR ITS OUTSTANDING WORK EXPANDING COLLEGE SAVINGS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS IN PROVIDENCE Passed
- H 8282 RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES Introduced
- H 8274 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICE ACT Introduced
- H 8270 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT Introduced
- H 8265 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT Introduced
- H 8237 CELEBRATING THE 28TH ANNUAL "WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK" ON MARCH 1-7, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8207 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE RHODE ISLAND COMMISSION ON PREJUDICE & BIAS Introduced
- H 8191 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX Introduced
- H 8168 RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES Introduced
- H 8166 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID Introduced
- H 8145 RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE FUNDS Introduced
- H 8130 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION 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 |
Yea | pass | June 08, 2026 |
|
H 7079
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
PASSAGE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |