S2798Introduced in the Senate
Updates the RI coordinate system to adopt the most recent system of plane coordinates established by the NGS, a federal agency which is part of NOAA and the USDC. Modifies the meter to foot conversion to adopt the international foot to provide uniformity.
Introduced by Stefano Famiglietti, District 4
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
PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND COORDINATE SYSTEM - Updates the RI coordinate system to adopt the most recent system of plane coordinates established by the NGS, a federal agency which is part of NOAA and the USDC. Modifies the meter to foot conversion to adopt the international foot to provide uniformity.
Where it stands
Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
June 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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 Senate Environment and Agriculture
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Meeting postponed (04/01/2026)
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
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.