Jacob E. Bissaillon
Born
1987
Contact
Email · sen-bissaillon@rilegislature.gov
District office
16 Elmhurst Ave., Providence, RI 02908
401-442-6973
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341
Bills sponsored
this session · 830 all-time
216
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 216 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
1848
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 1848 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 955 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 955 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.1%
based on 955 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
830 billsCurrent session 341 bills
- S 3313 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT Introduced
- S 3302 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT Introduced
- S 3301 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Introduced
- S 3300 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT Introduced
- S 3299 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND Introduced
- S 3211 EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH A. ABBATE Introduced
- S 3170 RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS Introduced
- S 3164 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULTS Introduced
- S 3162 CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CITY AND TOWN AFFAIRS Introduced
- S 3161 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES Introduced
- S 3160 RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES Introduced
- S 3159 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESIDENTIAL REUSE INCENTIVE ACT Introduced
- S 3151 RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013 Introduced
- S 3114 RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS Introduced
- S 3110 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS Introduced
- S 3091 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT Introduced
- S 3036 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS Introduced
- S 3024 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Introduced
- S 3022 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Introduced
- S 3016 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $800,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE Introduced
- S 2962 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT Introduced
- S 2961 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT Introduced
- S 2912 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY Introduced
- S 2800 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY Introduced
- S 2751 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACT Introduced
Historical 489 bills
- SB 495 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING Signed
- SB 612 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING Signed
- SB 220 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT Died
- SB 521 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES Died
- SB 501 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Died
- SB 520 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS Signed
- SB 806 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUASI-PUBLIC CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT Died
- SB 799 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Signed
- SB 794 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Died
- SB 773 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS Died
- SB 818 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION Died
- SB 765 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE Died
- SB 807 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS Died
- SB 774 AN ACT RELATING EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION Died
- SB 827 AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- WORK ON HOLIDAYS AND SUNDAYS Died
- SR 784 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $750,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE Died
- SB 829 AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- BENEFITS Signed
- SB 824 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM AND GENDER AFFIRMING CARE HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT Died
- SB 791 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Died
- SB 772 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Died
- SB 789 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES Died
- SB 813 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- NONTRANSPARENT WINDSHIELDS AND WINDOWS Died
- SB 461 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS Died
- SB 732 AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT Died
- SB 786 AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Died
Co-sponsored
216 billsCurrent session 216 bills
- S 3370 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Introduced
- S 3337 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Introduced
- S 3303 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES Introduced
- S 3298 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS Introduced
- S 3297 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION-- GENERAL PROVISIONS Introduced
- S 3291 RELATING TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF RHODE ISLAND -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA Introduced
- S 3260 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES Introduced
- S 3228 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION MONETARY SYSTEMS Introduced
- S 3227 RELATING TO TAXATION -- CITY OF PROVIDENCE: TRANSFER OF PORTION OF STATE INCOME TAXES OF NEW EMPLOYEES OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Introduced
- S 3213 RELATING TO THE ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA Introduced
- S 3207 PROCLAIMING APRIL 24, 2026, AS "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915 TO 1923, AND IN HONOR OF ARMENIAN-AMERICANS Introduced
- S 3201 RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES Introduced
- S 3195 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- LIABILITY INSURANCE Introduced
- S 3194 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE -- MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION Introduced
- S 3193 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION Introduced
- S 3192 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ABUSE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES Introduced
- S 3191 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE Introduced
- S 3190 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DECISIONS, SPECIAL FINDINGS AND ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES Introduced
- S 3189 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE Introduced
- S 3188 RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- PUBLIC USE OF PRIVATE LANDS-LIABILITY LIMITATIONS Introduced
- S 3182 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- FORESTRY AND FOREST PARITY ACT Introduced
- S 3147 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT Introduced
- S 3124 HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE LATE SENATE PRESIDENT DOMINICK J. RUGGERIO AND COMMEMORATING THE NAMING OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE CHAMBER IN HIS HONOR Introduced
- S 3121 RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE SERVICES Introduced
- S 3116 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 2407
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2150
AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- UNLAWFUL CONFINEMENT OF A COVERED ANIMAL
Approval of Amendment |
Not Voting | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2833
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DOMESTIC ASSAULT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2813
AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT
Approval of Amendment |
Not Voting | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3118
AN ACT RELATING TO THE TOWN OF JOHNSTON MUNICIPAL COURT
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2988
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2173
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2993
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2935
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2979
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT -- PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SR 3147
JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A BI-PARTISAN PREPARATORY COMMISSION TO ASSEMBLE INFORMATION ON CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR A VOTE BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS ON THE HOLDING OF A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIV SECTION 2 OF THE RHODE ISLAND CONSTITUTION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2681
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2042
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPARENCY IN ARTS EDUCATION ACCESS AND PROFICIENCY ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2874
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANTS
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2410
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SR 2523
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY STUDENT TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AND SYSTEM COSTS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3152
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAXATION OF BANKS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2991
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOCAL PLANNING BOARD OR COMMISSION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3036
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2015
AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3000
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3001
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES --SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2410
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3124
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3134
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2298
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- ACT ON COASTS - COASTAL RESILIENCY
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2873
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- DENTAL INSURANCE LOSS RATIO REPORTING AND STUDY ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2337
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2937
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
Approval of Amendment |
Not Voting | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2756
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT SECURITY ACT FOR LOCALLY ADMINISTERED PENSION FUNDS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2298
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- ACT ON COASTS - COASTAL RESILIENCY
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2773
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- BY POSSESSION AND PRESCRIPTION
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2820
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2083
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2394
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2557
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND COORDINATION FUND
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2214
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2214
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2262
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER SHIELD ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2989
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2999
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2536
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2089
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3003
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM -- PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SR 3146
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2998
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2993
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2415
AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2876
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RHODE ISLAND PHYSICAL THERAPIST LICENSURE COMPACT ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2704
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |