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RI SB 2553

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AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did RI SB 2553 pass?

No. RI SB 2553 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-05-28): 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI SB 2553 about?

Provides the general assembly make an annual appropriation of not less than eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) to the Rhode Island emergency management agency to assist with emergency communications during major or multiple emergency incidents.

Who sponsors RI SB 2553?

Ujifusa is the primary sponsor of RI SB 2553.

Description

Provides the general assembly make an annual appropriation of not less than eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) to the Rhode Island emergency management agency to assist with emergency communications during major or multiple emergency incidents.

Introduced
2026-02-13
Latest action
2026-05-28 — 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
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Sponsors

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-28

    05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  2. 2026-05-22

    05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

  3. 2026-02-13

    02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

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