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RI SB 2738

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AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PLUMBERS, IRRIGATORS, AND WATER SYSTEM INSTALLERS

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did RI SB 2738 pass?

No. RI SB 2738 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-05-06): 05/06/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI SB 2738 about?

Grants hourly credit of 288 hours against 576 hours if graduate of accredited trade school/raises to 4 years of work under master plumber and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 5 years of registration with DLT.

Who sponsors RI SB 2738?

Famiglietti, Thompson, Bissaillon and 1 others are the primary sponsors of RI SB 2738.

Description

Grants hourly credit of 288 hours against 576 hours if graduate of accredited trade school/raises to 4 years of work under master plumber and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 5 years of registration with DLT.

Introduced
2026-02-27
Latest action
2026-05-06 — 05/06/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
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Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Famigliettiprimary
  • Thompsonprimary
  • Bissaillonprimary
  • Burkeprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-06

    05/06/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  2. 2026-05-01

    05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2026)

  3. 2026-02-27

    02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

    introduction,referral-committee

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