S2085Introduced in the Senate
Eliminates the sunset on the provision of funding, modify eligibility requirement to 85% of state median income and expand funding to at least 20 hours per week.
Introduced by Alana DiMario, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM - Eliminates the sunset on the provision of funding, modify eligibility requirement to 85% of state median income and expand funding to at least 20 hours per week.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · May 28, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Zurier | 3 | Yes |
| Frank Ciccone | 7 | Absent |
| Walter Felag | 10 | Absent |
| Louis Dipalma | 12 | Yes |
| Jonathon Acosta | 16 | Yes |
| Brian Thompson | 20 | Absent |
| Jessica de la Cruz | 23 | Yes |
| Lammis Vargas | 28 | Absent |
| Elaine Morgan | 34 | Yes |
| Alana DiMario | 36 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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