Terri-Denise Cortvriend
State Representative · Rhode Island House District 72
Bills introduced (50)
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN
Effective without Governor's signature · June 26, 2026
Facilitates the study of thermal energy technology to determine if these goals can be met by the implementation of thermal energy networks in Rhode Island.
Effective without Governor's signature · June 24, 2026
Authorizes the department of environmental management to enter into leases of up to forty (40) years at State Pier #9 in Newport, Chase Marina in Tiverton, and all other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the department.
Signed by Governor · June 23, 2026
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND (That a special joint legislative commission be created consisting of 21 members and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than April 1, 2027, and said commission expires on June 1, 2027.)
Signed by Governor · June 22, 2026
Amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions.
Signed by Governor · June 19, 2026
Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding public shoreline access rights.
Signed by Governor · June 18, 2026
HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO SHARED SERVICES BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICTS (Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to shared services between Rhode Island school districts.)
House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) · June 9, 2026
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND SOLUTIONS (Extends the reporting dates of the legislative study commission on climate change impact and solutions from 5/14/2026 to 5/14/2029.)
House passed Sub A · June 2, 2026
Prohibits the state from seeking reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account after the death of the designated beneficiary.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study · May 12, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesHOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHILD & FAMILY AND RECOGNIZING ITS IMPACT ACROSS RHODE ISLAND
House read and passed · May 12, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesImposes a sales tax on digital advertising services.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study · May 7, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesExempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space at municipally operated beach parking in the town of Middletown.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study · May 7, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesShowing the 12 most recently active.
Recent votes
| Bill | Vote on | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| S3000 Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request. | House · House Committee on Small Business: Passage of Sub B June 10, 2026 | Absent |
| S3252 Amends the terms of the pension plan set forth in the respective collective bargaining agreements in effect on July 1, 2026, between Central Falls and the labor organizations representing members of the Central Falls plan. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage in concurrence June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H8506 Amends the terms of the pension plan set forth in the respective collective bargaining agreements in effect on July 1, 2026, between Central Falls and the labor organizations representing members of the Central Falls plan. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H8625 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE AND/OR ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 10, 2026 | Yes |
| H8605 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS (Authorizes the appropriation to pay certain claims.) | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A June 5, 2026 | Yes |
| H8488 AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage May 26, 2026 | Yes |
| S3242 AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $116,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO 65% AT PROJECT COMPLETION | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage in concurrence June 9, 2026 | Yes |
| H7809 Extends the timeframe for the division of taxation to review nonresident contractor cases and provide a specific penalty for noncompliance with the statute's withholding requirements. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| S2815 Extends the timeframe for the division of taxation to review nonresident contractor cases and provide a specific penalty for noncompliance with the statute's withholding requirements. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 10, 2026 | Yes |
| H7585 Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| S3066 Establishes a statewide mobile response and stabilization services program to provide rapid crisis response and short-term stabilization for children and youth in their natural environments. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub B June 10, 2026 | Yes |
| H7532 JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND (That a special joint legislative commission be created consisting of 21 members and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than April 1, 2027, and said commission expires on June 1, 2027.) | House · House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources: Passage of Sub A April 7, 2026 | Yes |
| H8529 Amends the compositions of the Rhode Island life science hub board of directors and amends the I-195 redevelopment district commission and provides additional amendments to the powers and duties of the commission. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H8529 Amends the compositions of the Rhode Island life science hub board of directors and amends the I-195 redevelopment district commission and provides additional amendments to the powers and duties of the commission. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H8611 Amends the apportionment and allocation of income for purposes of taxation relating to the taxation of banks. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 9, 2026 | Yes |
| S2139 Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage in concurrence June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H8604 Provides the tax administration may prescribe regulations requiring returns of information to be made and filed on or before Feb 28 of each year consistent with applicable thresholds for information filings under the federal Internal Revenue Code. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A June 9, 2026 | Yes |
| H8603 Exempts an individual in foster or adoptive homes from the fee associated with drivers education classes at the community college of Rhode Island. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A June 5, 2026 | Yes |
| S2182 Exempts an individual in foster or adoptive homes from the fee associated with drivers education classes at the community college of Rhode Island. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub B June 5, 2026 | Yes |
| H7619 Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge. | House · House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| S2935 Allows a police officer to be reemployed by a state agency or department for purposes of working a state-funded detail subject to certain restrictions. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage in concurrence June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H7096 Includes veterans 75 years or older with a combined service connected disability rating of 70% as eligible for disabled veterans license plates. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H8547 Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A June 5, 2026 | Yes |
| H7738 Establishes a moratorium on changes to the state energy conservation code from the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code until January 1, 2031, unless approved by the legislature and made effective by the governor. | House · House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources: Passage March 25, 2026 | Yes |
| H8253 Allows a police officer to be reemployed by a state agency or department for purposes of working a state-funded detail subject to certain restrictions. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H8155 Under the emergency fund for victims, increases the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but not increase total compensation available to a victim. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H7683 Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| S2650 Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage in concurrence June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H7127 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A May 29, 2026 | Yes |
| H8171 Establishes a food as medicine pilot program and task force to be administered by the executive office of health and human services. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H8171 Establishes a food as medicine pilot program and task force to be administered by the executive office of health and human services. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H8252 Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H7071 Prohibits the importation, disbursement, distribution, or sale, of any species of non-native (exotic) terrestrial invasive plants. | House · House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources: Passage of Sub A May 27, 2026 | Yes |
| H8300 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $25,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage May 26, 2026 | Yes |
| H8180 Establishes a statewide mobile response and stabilization services program to provide rapid crisis response and short-term stabilization for children and youth in their natural environments. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A June 10, 2026 | Yes |
| H7734 Amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions. | House · House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources: Passage June 10, 2026 | Yes |
| H8451 HOUSE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO WORK WITH THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM TO DEVELOP A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TO REDUCE TICK-BORNE ILLNESS ON BLOCK ISLAND (Creates mechanism for New Shoreham to seek a time limited exemption from certain statewide deer hunting prohibitions.) | House · House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources: Passage of Sub A June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H7344 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND SOLUTIONS (Extends the reporting dates of the legislative study commission on climate change impact and solutions from 5/14/2026 to 5/14/2029.) | House · House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources: Passage of Sub A May 27, 2026 | Yes |
| S2418 Includes veterans 75 years or older with a combined service connected disability rating of 70% as eligible for disabled veterans license plates. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage in concurrence June 10, 2026 | Yes |
| H8351 JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA AND EDUCATION FINANCE SYSTEM (Creates a special joint legislative commission to make a comprehensive study of Rhode Island's education funding formula and education finance system.) | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A June 9, 2026 | Yes |
| S3079 Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge. | House · House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources: Passage in concurrence June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H7242 Exempts certain urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers and urban farmland. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H7163 Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation. | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| S3243 AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage in concurrence June 9, 2026 | Yes |
| H7183 Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance. | House · House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources: Passage May 19, 2026 | Absent |
| H8527 AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $116,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO 65% AT PROJECT COMPLETION | House · House Committee on Finance: Passage May 26, 2026 | Yes |
| H8609 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW THE COST AND STATUS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND OWNED, VACANT, AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR METHODS TO MITIGATE THE ASSOCIATED EXPENSES (Extends the reporting/expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study/review the cost and status of the State of RI owned, vacant, and abandoned properties and provide recommendations for methods to mitigate the associated expenses.) | House · Passage June 11, 2026 | Yes |
| S3353 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS (Authorizes the appropriation to pay claims.) | House · Passage In Concurrence June 11, 2026 | Yes |
| S2436 JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A PERMANENT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CHILD CARE IN RHODE ISLAND (Amends the membership of the permanent legislative commission on child care with twenty-seven (27) members to ensure that the state has high quality and affordable childcare and early learning services network.) | House · Passage In Concurrence June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H8601 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENTIRE AREA OF LAND USE, PRESERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING, ENVIRONMENT, AND REGULATION (This resolution would extend the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study the entire area of land use, preservation, development, housing, environment, and regulation, from June 8, 2026, to June 10, 2027) | House · Passage June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| S3264 JOINT RESOLUTION REPEALING RHODE ISLAND'S RATIFICATION OF THE CORWIN AMENDMENT (Repeals the General Assembly’s previous ratification of the Corwin Amendment.) | House · Passage In Concurrence June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H8032 HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE WATER SUPPLY PLANNING FOR NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES (Creates a special legislative commission to study/provide recommendations for water supply planning for new housing developments in rural communities, whose findings/recommendations to the House of Representatives on or before 6/15/27 and expires 7/1/27.) | House · Passage As Amended June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| H8032 HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE WATER SUPPLY PLANNING FOR NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES (Creates a special legislative commission to study/provide recommendations for water supply planning for new housing developments in rural communities, whose findings/recommendations to the House of Representatives on or before 6/15/27 and expires 7/1/27.) | House · Passage Of Amendment June 8, 2026 | Yes |
| S2866 Expands the existing law regarding collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians to allow other healthcare providers to enter into such agreements and removes the definition of “collaborative practice committee.” | House · Passage In Concurrence June 11, 2026 | Yes |
| H8483 Allows for the issuance of a Class BV license for the property located at 1814 Broad Street in the city of Cranston. | House · Passage June 11, 2026 | Yes |
| H7923 Revises sections of the uniform controlled substances act to remove specific opioid dosage requirements and revises the uniform controlled substances act in accordance with current standards of professional practice. | House · Passage In Concurrence June 11, 2026 | Yes |
| H7377 Requires party chairpersons to submit lists of party voters to the mayor or council president within 30 days of notice of vacancy in a municipal election office and mayor/council president are required to make a replacement nomination within 30 days. | House · Passage In Concurrence June 11, 2026 | Yes |
| S3259 Revises sections of the uniform controlled substances act to remove specific opioid dosage requirements and revises the uniform controlled substances act in accordance with current standards of professional practice. | House · Passage In Concurrence June 11, 2026 | Yes |
| S3364 Repeals the Tiverton tax credit for totally disabled veterans and includes a veteran's unmarried widow or widower for a tax credit in the amount of four hundred dollars ($400) or greater. | House · Passage In Concurrence June 11, 2026 | Yes |
| S3224 Prohibits the operation of any thermal waste conversion facility such as pyrolysis within the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park and expires on June 1, 2027. | House · Passage In Concurrence June 11, 2026 | Yes |