John P. Burke
Born
1960
Contact
Email · sen-burke@rilegislature.gov
District office
7 Bradley Court, West Warwick, RI 02893
401-374-4721
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364
Bills sponsored
this session · 1,169 all-time
312
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 312 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
3007
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 3007 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.7%
based on 994 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.3%
based on 994 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 994 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
1169 billsCurrent session 364 bills
- S 3256 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT 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 3146 EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MICHAEL J. MURPHY Introduced
- S 3100 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT Introduced
- S 2936 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- DISTRICT COURT Introduced
- S 2929 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY Introduced
- S 2925 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATION Introduced
- S 2887 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES- DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE Introduced
- S 2822 RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES Introduced
- S 2742 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- NON-CHARITABLE BINGO Introduced
- S 2740 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES -- HEALTHCARE WORKER OVERTIME PAY Introduced
- S 2738 RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PLUMBERS, IRRIGATORS, AND WATER SYSTEM INSTALLERS Introduced
- S 2736 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY Introduced
- S 2735 RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES Introduced
- S 2717 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES -- VIOLATIONS Introduced
- S 2684 RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION Introduced
- S 2677 RELATING TO THE UTGR MASTER CONTRACT AND THE TWIN RIVER -- TIVERTON MASTER CONTRACT -- CONSOLIDATED MARKETING PROGRAM Introduced
- S 2617 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT Introduced
- S 2522 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTERCHANGE FEE RESTRICTION ACT Introduced
- S 2498 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- INSPECTION OF PERSONNEL FILES Introduced
- S 2454 RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS Introduced
- S 2453 RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES Introduced
- S 2276 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNREASONABLE NOISE LEVELS Introduced
- S 2181 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL Introduced
- S 2147 RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARY ELECTIONS Introduced
Historical 805 bills
- SR 836 SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING AND RECOGNIZING EMILY SANTERRE FOR BEING NAMED MISS IRELAND IN THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE IN WEST WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND Died
- SB 526 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT Died
- SB 495 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING Signed
- SB 549 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION NOTICE ACT Signed
- SB 521 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES Died
- SB 548 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RETAIL LICENSES -- ADULT SEX VENUES 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 515 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION Died
- SB 817 AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD TENANT ACT Died
- SB 822 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES, AND MISAPPROPRIATION Died
- SB 814 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE Died
- SB 792 AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND KRATOM ACT Signed
- SB 827 AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- WORK ON HOLIDAYS AND SUNDAYS Died
- SB 598 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DRIVER NATIONAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK Died
- SB 813 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- NONTRANSPARENT WINDSHIELDS AND WINDOWS Died
- SB 581 AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION Signed
- SB 804 AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY Died
- SB 803 AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT Died
- SB 768 AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTERCHANGE FEE RESTRICTION ACT Died
- SB 777 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS Died
- SB 776 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX Died
- SR 1138 SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF YOLANDA CACERES DE LEONARDO Died
- SR 1136 SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2025 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Died
- SB 414 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS Died
Co-sponsored
312 billsCurrent session 312 bills
- S 3361 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Introduced
- S 3352 EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH FALVO Introduced
- S 3351 RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 AS "PRIDE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3350 PROCLAIMING JUNE 4, 2026, TO BE "COX IMPACT DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3349 PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3338 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IMPERSONATION AND IDENTITY FRAUD Introduced
- S 3332 DECLARING MAY 28, 2026, AS "PHARMACY ADVOCACY DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3331 CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND Introduced
- S 3329 PROCLAIMING MAY 10TH, 2026, TO BE "LUPUS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3327 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Introduced
- S 3315 RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES Introduced
- S 3306 DECLARING MAY 2026 AS "BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3305 PROCLAIMING MAY 2026, TO BE "ALS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3304 CELEBRATING MAY OF 2026, AS "ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3297 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION-- GENERAL PROVISIONS Introduced
- S 3295 RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY Introduced
- S 3292 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND Introduced
- S 3287 HONORING THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL SOCIETY FOR ORGANIZING THE 2026 STATE HOUSE ADVOCACY DAY Introduced
- S 3286 CELEBRATING "NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK" ON MAY 10-16, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3285 CONGRATULATING RIPIN ON 35 YEARS OF IMPROVING RHODE ISLANDERS' LIVES Introduced
- S 3284 COMMEMORATING MAY OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3283 HONORING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JULIE LEDDY UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY-NINE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE COVENTRY HOUSING AUTHORITY Introduced
- S 3277 CELEBRATING THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHILD & FAMILY AND RECOGNIZING ITS IMPACT ACROSS RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3274 CELEBRATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 12TH OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3273 EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MARY LOU DI PADUA 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2937
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |