Samuel A. Azzinaro
Born
1943
Contact
Email · rep-azzinaro@rilegislature.gov
District office
20 Piezzo Drive, Westerly, RI 02891
401-596-1434
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162
Bills sponsored
this session · 954 all-time
110
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 110 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
6543
Recorded votes
90%
Vote participation
voted in 90% of 6543 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.3%
based on 1146 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.7%
based on 1146 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.2%
based on 1146 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
954 billsCurrent session 162 bills
- H 8584 COMMEMORATING MAY AS "NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8549 HONORING AND CELEBRATING "ARMED FORCES DAY" ON MAY 16TH, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8535 PROCLAIMING THE SECOND WEEK IN MAY 2026 TO BE "LUNG CANCER ACTION WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8487 URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CAMP LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACT OF 2022 Introduced
- H 8485 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Introduced
- H 8435 RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES Introduced
- H 8341 COMMEMORATING "MEDAL OF HONOR DAY" ON MARCH 25, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8285 JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 107TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ON MARCH 15, 2026 Passed
- H 8276 RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAX SALES Introduced
- H 8251 URGING CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF THE ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL, OR SIMILAR RECOGNITION, TO UNITED STATES SERVICE MEMBERS WHO SERVED IN HONDURAS FROM 1981 TO 1992 Introduced
- H 8125 RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- MILITARY CHILD ACT Introduced
- H 8123 RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS Introduced
- H 7709 CONGRATULATING AND THANKING DR. CHRISTOPHER A. CAMPAGNARI, MD, ON HIS RETIREMENT AS A FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN AFTER 32 YEARS OF PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE AND EXEMPLARY MEDICAL CARE Passed
- H 7679 RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- BURIAL OF VETERANS Introduced
- H 7099 RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS -- PREFERENCE FOR RESIDENTS Introduced
- H 7098 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Introduced
- H 7097 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Introduced
- H 7095 RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- BURIAL OF VETERANS Introduced
- H 7094 RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS Introduced
- H 7088 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Introduced
- H 7078 RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD Introduced
- H 7066 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE GENERALLY -- LIMITATIONS ON POLICY CANCELLATIONS AND RENEWALS Introduced
- H 7052 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP Introduced
- H 7048 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Introduced
- H 7043 RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES Introduced
Historical 792 bills
- HR 6264 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF POPE FRANCIS Died
- HR 6269 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PLAN AND THE DESIGN OF A VIETNAM MEMORIAL TO BE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND Died
- HB 6253 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE CREDITS Died
- HB 5814 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Died
- HB 5137 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS Died
- HB 5081 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS -- VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CHECKS Signed
- HR 5790 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $90,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT PHYSICIAN REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASES IN THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID PROGRAM Died
- HB 5772 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE-- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Died
- HB 6095 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES Died
- HB 5766 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFITS -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS Died
- HB 6397 AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES Died
- HB 6033 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS Died
- HR 6226 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE THE "MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Died
- HB 6319 AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION -- GENERAL PROVISIONS Signed
- HB 5033 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE CORPORATION Died
- HB 5961 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING CORPORATION Signed
- HB 5553 AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES Died
- HR 6190 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $118,422 FOR RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK, INC. Died
- HB 5049 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Signed
- HB 5023 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL Signed
- HB 5277 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARY ELECTIONS Died
- HB 6354 AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES Died
- HR 6150 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 171ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. -- JAPAN TREATY OF PEACE AND AMITY Died
- HB 5232 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS Died
- HB 5085 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Died
Co-sponsored
110 billsCurrent session 110 bills
- 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 8607 CELEBRATING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 AS "MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8583 PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS "ASTHMA AND ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8580 RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT Introduced
- H 8578 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- FAMILY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT ACT OF 2013 Introduced
- H 8568 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Introduced
- H 8562 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Introduced
- H 8541 REAFFIRMING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND TAIWAN WHILE SUPPORTING ENHANCED BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH TAIWAN AND TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY Passed
- H 8531 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE Introduced
- H 8524 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION-- GENERAL PROVISIONS Introduced
- H 8486 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS Introduced
- H 8482 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES Introduced
- H 8480 PROCLAIMING APRIL 28, 2026, AS "PAY IT FORWARD WITH LOVE FROM TORI DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8434 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR FIREARM RELATED OFFENSES -- NYNY'S LAW Introduced
- H 8410 PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE THE "MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8384 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW Introduced
- H 8373 CELEBRATING THE 172ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN TREATY OF PEACE AND AMITY Passed
- H 8368 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS -- TOWN OF HOPKINTON MUNICIPAL COURT Introduced
- H 8336 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT Introduced
- H 8324 RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS Introduced
- H 8322 COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF ST. JOSEPH'S DAY Passed
- H 8321 HONORING AND CONGRATULATING BRIANNA VEGA, MISS RHODE ISLAND USA, FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS, LEADERSHIP, AND PROUD REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Passed
- H 8307 CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK'S DAY AND HONORING IRISH AMERICAN PATRIOTS' ROLE IN THE UNITED STATES WAR OF INDEPENDENCE Passed
- H 8289 CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND 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 |