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RI HB 8548

died on adjournment

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HB 8548 pass?

No. RI HB 8548 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-05-13): 05/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

What is RI HB 8548 about?

Removes the towns of Warren and Bristol from school bus district Region III and place Warren and Bristol in school bus district Region V.

Who sponsors RI HB 8548?

Speakman, Donovan, Knight are the primary sponsors of RI HB 8548.

Description

Removes the towns of Warren and Bristol from school bus district Region III and place Warren and Bristol in school bus district Region V.

Introduced
2026-05-13
Latest action
2026-05-13 — 05/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Speakmanprimary
  • Donovanprimary
  • Knightprimary

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  1. 2026-05-13

    05/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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