S3079Introduced in the Senate
Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge.
Introduced by Robert Britto, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING - Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 10, 2026
71
Yes
0
No
4
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 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Not Voting |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 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 (06/04/2026)
Senate read and passed
Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
House passed in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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