H7717Introduced in the House
Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.
Introduced by Scott Slater, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT - Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.
Where it stands
Referred to Senate Judiciary
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage · April 9, 2026
53
Yes
7
No
15
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| 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 | Not Voting |
| David Morales | 7 | Yes |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (04/09/2026)
House read and passed
Referred to Senate Judiciary
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