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Federal, State and Local Relations Issue Summary

Key Votes

Date	State	Bill No.	Title	Outcome
May 22, 2025	Rhode Island	H 5251	Establishes a Voluntary 9/11 Moment of Silence in Schools	Bill Passed - House (66 - 0)
June 13, 2024	Rhode Island	H 7271	Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures	Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
April 30, 2024	Rhode Island	H 7271	Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures	Bill Passed - House (62 - 9)
June 23, 2022	Rhode Island	S 3036	Requires Firefighters to Take Road Safety Test Prior to Obtaining Commercial Driver's License	Bill Passed - House (63 - 4)
April 12, 2022	Rhode Island	S 2244	Establishes New Factors for the Interest Contract Arbitration Board for Municipal Employee Unions	Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)

Date	No.	Title	Outcome
5/22	H 5251	Establishes a Voluntary 9/11 Moment of Silence in Schools	Bill Passed - House (66 - 0)
6/13	H 7271	Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures	Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
4/30	H 7271	Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures	Bill Passed - House (62 - 9)
6/23	S 3036	Requires Firefighters to Take Road Safety Test Prior to Obtaining Commercial Driver's License	Bill Passed - House (63 - 4)
4/12	S 2244	Establishes New Factors for the Interest Contract Arbitration Board for Municipal Employee Unions	Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)

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Public Statements

Date	Title	Politician
June 13, 2023	Governor McKee Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency to Address Newport Cliff Walk Damage	Gov. Dan McKee
June 1, 2023	North Kingstown Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning Opportunities	Gov. Dan McKee
Jan. 20, 2022	Letter to the United States Conference of Mayors - Feinstein, Thompson, 39 Members of Congress Call on Conference of Mayors to Ban Ghost Guns	Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
May 27, 2021	Whitehouse Votes to Advance Highway Bill to Invest $1.5 Billion in Ri Roads and Bridges	Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
May 11, 2021	As Treasury Launches the State & Local Aid Program, Reed Wants to Maximize Economic Recovery & Help RI Families, Communities, Workforce and Small Businesses	Sen. Jack Reed

Date	Title	Politician
June 13, 2023	Governor McKee Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency to Address Newport Cliff Walk Damage	Gov. Dan McKee
June 1, 2023	North Kingstown Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning Opportunities	Gov. Dan McKee
Jan. 20, 2022	Letter to the United States Conference of Mayors - Feinstein, Thompson, 39 Members of Congress Call on Conference of Mayors to Ban Ghost Guns	Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
May 27, 2021	Whitehouse Votes to Advance Highway Bill to Invest $1.5 Billion in Ri Roads and Bridges	Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
May 11, 2021	As Treasury Launches the State & Local Aid Program, Reed Wants to Maximize Economic Recovery & Help RI Families, Communities, Workforce and Small Businesses	Sen. Jack Reed

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Interest Group Ratings

Year(s)	Special Interest Group

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Ballot Measures

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 4, 2014	Rhode Island	Question 2: Amendment to the Constitution of the State	Passed

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