S2553Introduced in the Senate
Provides the general assembly make an annual appropriation of not less than eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) to the Rhode Island emergency management agency to assist with emergency communications during major or multiple emergency incidents.
Introduced by Linda Ujifusa, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Provides the general assembly make an annual appropriation of not less than eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) to the Rhode Island emergency management agency to assist with emergency communications during major or multiple emergency incidents.
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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