Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H7401: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $75,000 FOR THE JEWISH COLLABORATIVE SERVICES (Appropriates the sum of $75,000 to Je
Status: Failed, April 9, 2026
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $75,000 FOR THE JEWISH COLLABORATIVE SERVICES (Appropriates the sum of $75,000 to Jewish Collaborative Services.)
What the bill says
From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:
2026 -- H 7401 ======== LC004262 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ JOINTRESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $75,000 FOR THE JEWISH COLLABORATIVE SERVICES Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, Edwards, Boylan, Potter, Newberry, Hopkins, Paplauskas, Quattrocchi, Kazarian, and Kislak Date Introduced: January 28, 2026 Referred To: House Finance WHEREAS, Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS) is a nonprofit community service agency providing resources and supports to Rhode Island households in need; and WHEREAS, JCS was formed in 2018 as a merger of Jewish Family Services (est. 1929) and Jewish Seniors Agency (est.1887), becoming an integrated social service and housing agency providing critical programs and services that address food insecurity, housing instability, and access to essential resources for underserved communities; and WHEREAS, The mission of JCS is to provide a continuum of support services, guided by Jewish values, that strengthen the well-being of our community members; and WHEREAS, JCS manages a full spectrum of services and programs addressing the most pressing challenges at-risk individuals face, related to health, social isolation, housing, nutritional, or emotional well-being; and WHEREAS, JCS services center the Jewish community while also being inclusive and open to all Rhode Islanders in need. Programs extend beyond the Jewish community to support anyone facing hardship, with a particular focus on populations often underrepresented or overlooked, like seniors, low-income households, immigrants, …
Sponsors
- David Bennett (D, HD-020) · primary sponsor
- John Edwards (D, HD-070)
- Jennifer Boylan (D, HD-066)
- Brandon Potter (D, HD-016)
- Brian Newberry (R, HD-048)
- Marie Hopkins (R, HD-021)
- Christopher Paplauskas (R)
- Robert Quattrocchi (R)
- Katherine Kazarian (D, HD-063)
- Rebecca Kislak (D, HD-004)
Latest actions
- : Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- : Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- : Introduced, referred to House Finance
Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS
Common questions
- What is H7401?
- H7401 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $75,000 FOR THE JEWISH COLLABORATIVE SERVICES (Appropriates the sum of $75,000 to Je.
- What does H7401 do?
- JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $75,000 FOR THE JEWISH COLLABORATIVE SERVICES (Appropriates the sum of $75,000 to Jewish Collaborative Services.)
- What is the status of H7401?
- Failed as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored H7401?
- David Bennett (D, HD-020), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H7401?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H7401.pdf
Source: official Rhode Island record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.