Scott A. Slater
Born
1975
Contact
Email · rep-slater@rilegislature.gov
District office
74 Sawyer St., Providence, RI 02907
401-741-7641
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162
Bills sponsored
this session · 923 all-time
114
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 114 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
6543
Recorded votes
91%
Vote participation
voted in 91% of 6543 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.7%
based on 1164 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.3%
based on 1164 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.7%
based on 1164 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
923 billsCurrent session 162 bills
- H 8544 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT Introduced
- H 8426 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT Introduced
- H 8421 COMMEMORATING LAO NEW YEAR (PI MAI LAO): A CELEBRATION OF RENEWAL, CULTURE, AND RESILIENCE ON APRIL 14 – APRIL 16, 2026 Passed
- H 8355 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $300,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE POSTSECONDARY COMMISSIONER FOR THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL FOR PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION Introduced
- H 8354 RELATING TO THE ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA Introduced
- H 8349 CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMENDING RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAW § 44-3-3 Introduced
- H 8329 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- TERMINAL PATIENTS' RIGHT TO TRY ACT Introduced
- H 8201 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO HIGHER GROUND INTERNATIONAL TO SUPPORT THEIR CRITICAL WORK SUPPORTING IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEE POPULATIONS Introduced
- H 8150 RELATING TO THE UTGR MASTER CONTRACT AND THE TWIN RIVER -- TIVERTON MASTER CONTRACT -- CONSOLIDATED MARKETING PROGRAM Introduced
- H 8022 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY EXEMPT Introduced
- H 8006 RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES Introduced
- H 7997 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES Introduced
- H 7880 RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS Introduced
- H 7803 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING -- STATE-FUNDED RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM Introduced
- H 7775 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Introduced
- H 7717 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT Introduced
- H 7716 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT Introduced
- H 7468 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID Introduced
- H 7437 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION MONETARY SYSTEMS Introduced
- H 7414 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE PAUL W. CROWLEY RHODE ISLAND STUDENT INVESTMENT INITIATIVE Introduced
- H 7411 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW Introduced
- H 7410 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT Introduced
- H 7259 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK Introduced
- H 7059 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF HEALTHY AGING FOR THE ALLIANCE FOR BETTER LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM Introduced
- HB 7716 AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT Passed
Historical 761 bills
- HR 6266 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS' DAY" ON APRIL 23, 2025, AND THANKING ALL THE DEDICATED STAFF WHO WORK TIRELESSLY IN SUPPORT OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Died
- HB 6048 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING Died
- HB 5369 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Signed
- HB 5979 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT 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 6107 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- PILOT PROGRAM FOR VIRTUAL REALITY LEARNING PLATFORM Died
- HB 5552 AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS FROM COERCIVE ECONOMIC TACTICS AT GROCERY STORES Died
- HB 5762 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHER'S RETIREMENT Died
- HB 5021 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS Died
- HB 5710 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE Died
- HB 5306 AN ACT RELATING TO SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION -- CAPITAL CENTER COMMISSION Signed
- HB 6270 AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT Died
- HB 6272 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Died
- HB 6271 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT ACCESS TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS, "THE VERA RILEY ACT" Died
- HB 6274 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REFUSE DISPOSAL Died
- 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 6055 AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTEREST AND USURY Died
- HB 5766 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFITS -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS Died
- HB 6089 AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Signed
- HB 6398 AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT Died
- HB 6242 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS Signed
- HB 6239 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- RHODE ISLAND TAX AMNESTY ACT OF 2017 Died
Co-sponsored
114 billsCurrent session 114 bills
- H 8634 HONORING REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH J. SOLOMON JR. FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8629 PROCLAIMING JULY 2026 AS "DISABILITY AWARENESS AND DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8617 PROCLAIMING JUNE 4, 2026, TO BE "COX IMPACT DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- 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 8600 PROCLAIMING MAY 10TH, 2026, TO BE "LUPUS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8578 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- FAMILY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT ACT OF 2013 Introduced
- H 8574 JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RHODE ISLAND HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON MAY 19TH, 2026 Passed
- H 8529 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACT Introduced
- H 8528 RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA Introduced
- H 8513 PROCLAIMING AND CELEBRATING MAY 7, 2026, AS "CHILDCARE AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8511 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT Introduced
- H 8489 RELATING TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF RHODE ISLAND -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA Introduced
- H 8486 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS Introduced
- H 8484 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Introduced
- H 8474 RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS Introduced
- H 8455 CELEBRATING "ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS' DAY" ON APRIL 22, 2026, AND THANKING ALL THE DEDICATED STAFF WHO WORK TIRELESSLY IN SUPPORT OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Passed
- H 8450 RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT -- THE RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CLIMATE REFORM ACT Introduced
- H 8446 PROCLAIMING APRIL 2026, AS "SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8444 HONORING LEANNE BARRETT FOR HER EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO RHODE ISLAND'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND WISHING HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN HER NEW ROLE AT THE RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH Passed
- H 8441 HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BASEBALL ICON DAVEY LOPES AND EXPRESSING SYMPATHY ON HIS PASSING Passed
- H 8440 EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND A. CHOINIERE Passed
- H 8427 RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION Introduced
- H 8423 PROCLAIMING APRIL 9, 2026, TO BE "RHODE ISLAND HOME VISITING DAY" Passed
- H 8420 RECOGNIZING THE CELEBRATION OF THE CAMBODIAN NEW YEAR AND THE "YEAR OF THE HORSE" ON APRIL 13-15, 2026 Passed
- H 8409 EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF LINDA ZANNI Passed
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 |
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 |
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 |