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RI SB 3319

died on adjournment

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ORDINANCES

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did RI SB 3319 pass?

No. RI SB 3319 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 (2026-05-27): 05/27/2026 Meeting postponed (05/28/2026)

What is RI SB 3319 about?

Authorizes East Providence to issue licenses to any business seeking to engage in the business of operating a hotel, motel, inn, or boardinghouse and that the business first obtains approval from chief of police, building inspector and the mayor.

Who sponsors RI SB 3319?

Lawson, Britto are the primary sponsors of RI SB 3319.

Description

Authorizes East Providence to issue licenses to any business seeking to engage in the business of operating a hotel, motel, inn, or boardinghouse and that the business first obtains approval from chief of police, building inspector and the mayor.

Introduced
2026-05-26
Latest action
2026-05-27 — 05/27/2026 Meeting postponed (05/28/2026)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Lawsonprimary
  • Brittoprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-05-27

    05/27/2026 Meeting postponed (05/28/2026)

  2. 2026-05-27

    05/27/2026 Proposed Substitute

    substitution

  3. 2026-05-27

    05/27/2026 Meeting postponed (05/28/2026)

  4. 2026-05-26

    05/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  5. 2026-05-26

    05/26/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

    introduction,referral-committee

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