H7028Introduced in the House
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES, AND AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SPECIAL HOUSE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE FINDINGS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE FLOODING OF THE PAWTUXET RIVER (Amends and increase the membership of the commission to address flooding of the Pawtuxet River from eleven (11) to thirteen (13), and would extend the reporting date from March 2, 2026, to March 5, 2027, and expire on June 2, 2027.)
Introduced by Earl Read, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates, And Amending The Membership Of The Special House Commission To Study And Provide Findings And Potential Solutions To Address The Flooding Of The Pawtuxet River (amends And Increase The Membership Of The Commission To Address Flooding Of The Pawtuxet River From Eleven (11) To Thirteen (13), And Would Extend The Reporting Date From March 2, 2026, To March 5, 2027, And Expire On June 2, 2027.)
Where it stands
House passed as amended (floor amendment)
January 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage As Amended · January 22, 2026
61
Yes
0
No
14
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Yes |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/15/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (01/22/2026)
House passed as amended (floor amendment)
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