Thomas J. Paolino
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126
Bills sponsored
this session · 669 all-time
94
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 94 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
4200
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 4200 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.8%
based on 966 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.2%
based on 966 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.2%
based on 966 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
669 billsCurrent session 126 bills
- S 3173 RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE COURAGE, HEROISM, AND COMPASSION OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO RENDERED AID DURING THE LYNCH ARENA SHOOTING IN PAWTUCKET Introduced
- S 2716 RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE REPEALER Introduced
- S 2621 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- HOMELESSNESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Introduced
- S 2615 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PASSING, USE OF LANES, AND RULES OF THE ROAD Introduced
- S 2442 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT Introduced
- S 2434 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FAILING SCHOOL CHOICE ACT Introduced
- S 2371 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION Introduced
- S 2343 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Introduced
- S 2243 RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION Introduced
- S 2235 RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- AUDITOR GENERAL Introduced
- S 2201 RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Introduced
- S 2200 RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD Introduced
- S 2179 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STANDARD AND DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME Introduced
- S 2086 RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION Introduced
- S 2082 RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION Introduced
- S 2019 RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION Introduced
- SB 2933 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS’ TENURE In Committee
- SB 2997 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- VETERANS IDENTIFICATION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM In Committee
- SB 2716 AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE REPEALER In Committee
- SB 2665 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES-ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENTS In Committee
- SR 2636 SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA DORGAN, AIDAN DORGAN AND GERALD DORGAN, COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND CITIZENS, AND EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET Passed
- SB 2057 AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT Signed
- SB 2096 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION In Committee
- SB 2099 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SURPLUS FUNDS TAX CREDIT ACT In Committee
- SB 2197 AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT Signed
Historical 543 bills
- SB 773 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS Died
- SB 814 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE Died
- SB 832 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES Died
- SB 90 AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- MILK SANITATION CODE Died
- SB 780 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS Died
- SB 383 AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Died
- SB 500 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- WATER SUPPLY Died
- SB 401 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY OF MOTOR VEHICLE NON-EXHAUST PARTICLE EMISSIONS Died
- SB 727 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LARGE CAPACITY FEEDING DEVICE BAN OF 2022 Died
- SB 455 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES--LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION Died
- SR 1049 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE RHODE ISLAND COMMISSION ON PREJUDICE AND BIAS Died
- SB 416 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION Died
- SB 432 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES--LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION Died
- SB 733 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION Died
- SB 627 AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT Died
- SB 399 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE Died
- SB 380 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Died
- SB 99 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION Died
- SB 119 AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF BUPRENORPHINE Died
- SR 105 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF APPROXIMATELY $30,000,000 TO RHODE ISLAND'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS Died
- SB 142 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS Died
- SB 84 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE RATING Signed
- SB 88 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATEWIDE MUNICIPAL SOLAR PERMIT Died
- SB 137 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS Died
- SB 144 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS Died
Co-sponsored
94 billsCurrent session 94 bills
- S 3340 HONORING THE 241ST BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND RECOGNIZING THE 2026 HONOREES Introduced
- S 3270 COMMEMORATING AND RECOGNIZING MAY 7, 2026, AS "NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3269 EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ARTHUR PAIVA Introduced
- S 3238 CELEBRATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YMCA IN THE UNITED STATES AND RECOGNIZING THE IMPACT OF THE RHODE ISLAND ALLIANCE OF YMCAS Introduced
- S 3211 EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH A. ABBATE Introduced
- S 3203 RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES Introduced
- S 3178 COMMEMORATING MARCH 31, 2026 AS “ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3177 PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3167 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES, AND MISAPPROPRIATION Introduced
- S 3123 COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF ST. JOSEPH'S DAY Introduced
- S 3064 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 2997 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- VETERANS IDENTIFICATION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM Introduced
- S 2969 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- USE OF CROSSWALKS, INTERSECTIONS AND SAFETY ZONES Introduced
- S 2956 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- TITLE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT Introduced
- S 2933 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS’ TENURE Introduced
- S 2892 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- FOOD-AS-MEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM Introduced
- S 2808 RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES -- TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM Introduced
- S 2773 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- CONSUMER-PROVIDED TAKEOUT CONTAINERS Introduced
- S 2766 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND DELETE ACT Introduced
- S 2733 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST Introduced
- S 2665 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES-ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENTS Introduced
- S 2638 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT OF 2015 Introduced
- S 2636 HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA DORGAN, AIDAN DORGAN AND GERALD DORGAN, COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND CITIZENS, AND EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET Introduced
- S 2623 RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT Introduced
- S 2610 RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 2407
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
Passage |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |