H8351Introduced in the House
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA AND EDUCATION FINANCE SYSTEM (Creates a special joint legislative commission to make a comprehensive study of Rhode Island's education funding formula and education finance system.)
Introduced by Joseph McNamara, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Joint Resolution Creating A Special Joint Legislative Commission To Study Rhode Island's Education Funding Formula And Education Finance System (creates A Special Joint Legislative Commission To Make A Comprehensive Study Of Rhode Island's Education Funding Formula And Education Finance System.)
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage As Amended · June 11, 2026
58
Yes
7
No
10
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 | Not Voting |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Yes |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Not Voting |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.