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David Morales

State Representative · Rhode Island House District 7

Bills introduced (32)

RIH8608Introduced

HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES EXERCISE DISCRETION IN ADJUDICATING STATUS APPLICATIONS CONSISTENT WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICE

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary · June 3, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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RIH8511Introduced

Amends the school funding formula to ensure that local education authorities do not lose funding due to disruptions in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Committee recommended measure be held for further study · May 19, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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RIH8534Introduced

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $850,000 FOR NEW BRIDGES FOR HAITIAN SUCCESS (Authorizes the appropriation of $850,000 for New Bridges for Haitian Success for the purpose of residential property acquisition for transitional housing to support immigrants with TPS and asylum status, for the fiscal year ending 6/30/2027.)

Committee recommended measure be held for further study · May 19, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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RIH8533Introduced

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $320,000 FOR BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND (Appropriates $320,000 to Better Lives Rhode Island in support of the transitional housing program for women leaving incarceration.)

Committee recommended measure be held for further study · May 19, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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RIH8564Passed

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JANICE LUONGO

House read and passed · May 19, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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RIH7389Introduced

Appropriates nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($950,000) to establish a bilingual education support fund within the department of elementary and secondary education and provides for implementation of support and access to bilingual education.

Committee recommended measure be held for further study · May 12, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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RIH8209Introduced

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE REFUGEE DREAM CENTER (RDC) (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $250,000 to the Refugee Dream Center (RDC).)

Committee recommended measure be held for further study · May 12, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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RIH8173Introduced

Amends current law so that private side lead service replacement costs, financed by the water supplier's customers that may be eligible for reimbursement from the state, would no longer be subject to appropriation by the general assembly.

Committee recommended measure be held for further study · May 12, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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RIH7597Introduced

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $200,000 to the Rhode Island Black Business Association.)

Committee recommended measure be held for further study · May 7, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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RIH8192Introduced

Provides a tax upon the endowment of a private institution of higher education equal to two percent (2%) upon each dollar over $1,000,000,000.

Committee recommended measure be held for further study · May 7, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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RIH8331Introduced

Establishes the trades worker justice and safety act to help provide workers with a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, intimidation, bullying, abuse and retaliation.

Committee recommended measure be held for further study · April 15, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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RIH8126Introduced

Establishes a universal, comprehensive, affordable single-payer health care insurance program and help control health care costs, which would be referred to as, "the Rhode Island Comprehensive Health Insurance Program" (RICHIP).

Committee recommended measure be held for further study · April 14, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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Showing the 12 most recently active.

Recent votes

BillVote onVote
H7962

Eliminates the "until June 30, 2026" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage of Sub A

June 5, 2026

Absent
S2929

Eliminates the "until June 30, 2026" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage of Sub A

June 9, 2026

Absent
S2342

Places limits on the number of self-service checkout stations a grocery store can have and on the workload of employees assigned to monitor those checkout stations.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage of Sub B

June 9, 2026

Absent
H7041

Provides that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbitration award has been rendered.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage

May 28, 2026

Absent
S2925

Provides that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbitration award has been rendered.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage in concurrence

May 28, 2026

Absent
H7040

Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage

May 28, 2026

Absent
H7361

Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by incorporating collective bargaining rights into the self-directed supports program.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage of Sub A

June 5, 2026

Absent
H7960

Eliminates prescribed timelines for hearing and determination in certain enforcement actions before the department labor and training to align with reasonable practice.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage

May 28, 2026

Absent
H7972

Amends the process for creating and governing project labor agreements (“PLA”).

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage of Sub A

June 9, 2026

Absent
H8504

Changes the definition of employee to include individuals employed in the domestic service of any person.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage

May 28, 2026

Absent
S3119

Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage in concurrence

May 28, 2026

Absent
H8524

Amends various sections of the workers' compensation statute relative to the court's jurisdiction and the court's authority.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage

June 2, 2026

Yes
S2504

Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written description of quotas applicable to the employee within defined time periods and adverse employment action for failure to meet the quota.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage of Sub A

June 2, 2026

Yes
H7364

Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written description of quotas applicable to the employee within defined time periods and adverse employment action for failure to meet the quota.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage of Sub A

June 2, 2026

Yes
H7350

Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.

House · House Committee on Innovation, Internet, & Technology: Passage of Sub A

June 4, 2026

Absent
H7290

Places limits on the number of self-service checkout stations a grocery store can have and on the workload of employees assigned to monitor those checkout stations.

House · House Committee on Labor: Passage of Sub A

June 9, 2026

Absent
S2195

Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.

House · House Committee on Innovation, Internet, & Technology: Passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence

June 4, 2026

Absent
H8025

Allows the town of Tiverton to authorize, by ordinance, a real estate tax credit for seniors over the age of sixty-five (65) years.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 3, 2026

Absent
H8437

Changes tax exemptions to tax credits in the city of Cranston.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 5, 2026

Absent
H8622

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 10, 2026

Absent
H8558

Grants the city of Warwick the authority to sell the property located at 34 Warwick Lake Avenue, without regard for statutory limitations pursuant to § 45-2-6, to clear the title to said property.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A

May 26, 2026

Absent
H8620

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING PROBLEMS, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 10, 2026

Absent
H8525

Authorizes the town of Coventry to apportion the tax levy proportionately between residential and commercial properties.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

May 26, 2026

Absent
H8435

Allows for the issuance of a Class B license for the property located at 102 Granite Street, in the town of Westerly.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

May 26, 2026

Absent
H8621

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 10, 2026

No
H8623

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 10, 2026

Absent
H8484

Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 3, 2026

Absent
H8029

Adds the town of Tiverton to those towns specifically named to tax any person for either a mobile or manufactured home and automatically lien the a mobile or manufactured home.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 8, 2026

Yes
H8580

Amends the act which incorporated the North Tiverton fire district and reduces the number of tax assessors, subsequent to any voluntary resignations, from six (6) to four (4) after the annual 2026 meeting.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 8, 2026

Yes
H8624

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 10, 2026

Absent
H8508

Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center, located in the city of Providence.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 3, 2026

Absent
S2041

Authorizes the town council of Little Compton to establish a homestead exemption for residential dwellings.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage in concurrence

March 24, 2026

Yes
S2328

Names the new coveside dog park, located at Haines Memorial State Park in Barrington "The Christine Conrad Lane Memorial Dog Park."

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage in concurrence

March 17, 2026

Yes
H7122

Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Community MusicWorks located in the city of Providence.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A

June 3, 2026

Absent
S2576

Allows the town of Tiverton to apply different tax rates to all classes of property.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage in concurrence

June 3, 2026

Absent
H7371

Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

April 15, 2026

Yes
H8040

Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential NARR-certified recovery residences that are not applicable to other residential homes.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A

June 3, 2026

Absent
H7298

Allows the town of Tiverton to apply different tax rates to all classes of property.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

May 26, 2026

Absent
S3262

Amends the current statute governing exemptions from property taxes for elderly and the disabled in the town of Glocester.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage in concurrence

June 3, 2026

Absent
H8546

REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A

June 8, 2026

Absent
H7491

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

May 7, 2026

Absent
S2073

Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Community MusicWorks located in the city of Providence.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence

June 3, 2026

Absent
S2037

Authorizes the town of Barrington to provide a tax dollar credit reduction for legally blind persons by ordinance.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage in concurrence

March 24, 2026

Yes
H8348

Exempts from taxation the property of the nonprofit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A

April 15, 2026

Absent
S3185

Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A

June 8, 2026

Yes
S3185

Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A

June 8, 2026

Yes
S2123

Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center located in the city of Pawtucket. Effective retroactively to December 31, 2025 and affects next levy issued by the city or town where property is located.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub B

June 8, 2026

Yes
H8436

Amends the current statute governing exemptions from property taxes for elderly and the disabled in the town of Glocester.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 3, 2026

Absent
H8000

Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A

April 29, 2026

Absent
S3155

Exempts from taxation the property of the nonprofit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A

April 15, 2026

Absent
H8028

Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A

June 8, 2026

Yes
H7218

Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

April 7, 2026

Yes
S2040

Authorizes the town of Bristol to apply the owner-occupied tax rate for mixed-used properties where the residential portion is owner-occupied.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage in concurrence

March 24, 2026

Yes
S2470

Permits the town of Barrington to assess an annual dog licensing fee of seven dollars ($7.00).

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage in concurrence

March 24, 2026

Yes
H7083

Authorizes the city of Cranston to establish a housing division within its municipal court.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A

April 7, 2026

Yes
H8590

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 5, 2026

Absent
S3326

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage in concurrence

June 8, 2026

Yes
H7369

Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

March 31, 2026

Yes
H8594

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage

June 5, 2026

Absent
H8009

Allows, but not require, local licensing authorities to grant temporary periods for extended indoor service hours under existing liquor licenses for certain 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament matches.

House · House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A

April 29, 2026

Absent