H8603Introduced in the House
Exempts an individual in foster or adoptive homes from the fee associated with drivers education classes at the community college of Rhode Island.
Introduced by Julie Casimiro, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES - Exempts an individual in foster or adoptive homes from the fee associated with drivers education classes at the community college of Rhode Island.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passage · June 10, 2026
38
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| Samuel Zurier | 3 | Yes |
| Stefano Famiglietti | 4 | Yes |
| Samuel Bell | 5 | Yes |
| Tiara Mack | 6 | Yes |
| Frank Ciccone | 7 | Yes |
| Lori Urso | 8 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Walter Felag | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
House passed Sub A
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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