Pamela J. Lauria
Born
1970
Contact
Email · sen-coyne@rilegislature.gov
District office
56 Martin Ave., Barrington, RI 02806
401-431-0013
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280
Bills sponsored
this session · 844 all-time
202
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 202 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
2218
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 2218 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98%
based on 983 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2%
based on 983 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.9%
based on 983 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
844 billsCurrent session 280 bills
- S 3346 CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE RELATED TO EDUCATING AND RETAINING PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS 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 3057 CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE RELATED TO EDUCATING AND RETAINING PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS Introduced
- S 3000 RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES Introduced
- S 2978 RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW Introduced
- S 2965 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT Introduced
- S 2872 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT Introduced
- S 2856 RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES Introduced
- S 2855 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS Introduced
- S 2851 RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACISTS TEST-AND-TREAT AUTHORITY ACT Introduced
- S 2841 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES Introduced
- S 2831 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM Introduced
- S 2806 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- EQUAL PAY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS Introduced
- S 2611 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY --THE RHODE ISLAND FIREARM INDUSTRY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2026 Introduced
- S 2609 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES Introduced
- S 2571 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT Introduced
- S 2570 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIFICATION ACT Introduced
- S 2568 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Introduced
- S 2542 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN Introduced
- S 2472 RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS Introduced
- S 2470 RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS Introduced
- S 2457 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND KRATOM ACT Introduced
- S 2427 RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Introduced
- S 2413 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Introduced
- S 2328 RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS Introduced
Historical 564 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
- SR 838 SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 17, 2025, TO BE "PROFOUND AUTISM DAY IN RHODE ISLAND" Died
- SR 839 SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BRYANT UNIVERSITY BULLDOGS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE AMERICA EAST REGULAR SEASON AND CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS AND EARNING A BERTH IN THE NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Died
- SB 541 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES Signed
- SB 526 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT Died
- SB 55 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT Died
- SB 591 AN ACT RELATING TO RENAMING THE NEW SAKONNET RIVER BRIDGE, AQUIDNECK ISLAND Signed
- SB 486 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT Died
- SB 481 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Signed
- SB 647 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE Died
- SB 794 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Died
- SB 795 AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT Signed
- SB 651 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL Died
- SB 575 AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JURY LISTS Died
- SB 461 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS Died
- SB 787 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS Died
- SB 802 AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM Died
- SB 36 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT Died
- SB 607 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES Died
- SB 695 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLINICIAN WELLNESS AND SUPPORT ACT Signed
- SB 347 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE Signed
- SB 50 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND Died
- SB 478 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS Died
- SB 485 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- REGULATE HEALTH INSURANCE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REHABILITATIVE AND HABILITATIVE SERVICES ACT Died
- SB 473 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Signed
Co-sponsored
202 billsCurrent session 202 bills
- S 3349 PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3342 CONGRATULATING RHODE ISLAND NATIVE JOSEPH MAZZULLA, HEAD COACH OF THE BOSTON CELTICS, ON BEING NAMED THE 2025-2026 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION COACH OF THE YEAR Introduced
- S 3341 HONORING REV. DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE JR. FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3340 HONORING THE 241ST BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND RECOGNIZING THE 2026 HONOREES 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 3294 RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES Introduced
- S 3249 RECOGNIZING MAY 6, 2026, AS A "NATIONAL DAY OF REASON" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND AFFIRMING THE CENTRAL IMPORTANCE OF REASON IN THE BETTERMENT OF HUMANITY Introduced
- S 3246 PROCLAIMING MAY 4TH THROUGH MAY 8TH OF 2026, TO BE "TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3239 RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS "OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND 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 3237 COMMEMORATING MAY 4, 2026, AS RHODE ISLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY AND THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S HISTORIC ACT OF RENUNCIATION Introduced
- S 3210 PROCLAIMING APRIL 2026, AS "SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3174 CONGRATULATING THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY SCHOOLS (BVS) BOYS CO-OP TEAM ON WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND DIVISION II HIGH SCHOOL STATE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP Introduced
- S 3172 CELEBRATING THE 172ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN TREATY OF PEACE AND AMITY Introduced
- S 3154 RELATING TO TAXATION -- WEALTH PROCEEDS TAX Introduced
- S 3153 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE--LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM Introduced
- S 3144 CELEBRATING "URI DAY" AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON MARCH 26, 2026 Introduced
- S 3143 RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND VOTING RIGHTS ACT Introduced
- S 3140 WELCOMING THE NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL, SCOUTING AMERICA, TO THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 24TH OF 2026, AND JOYFULLY CELEBRATING SCOUTING MONTH IN FEBRUARY Introduced
- S 3065 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Introduced
- S 3064 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3023 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Introduced
- S 3010 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS Introduced
- S 3007 HONORING SANDRA LAKE FOR HER EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO WOMEN AND COMMUNITIES IN RHODE ISLAND 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | pass | June 13, 2024 |