Rhode Island H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS (Authorizes the appropriation to pay certain claims.)

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 29, 2026:

2026 -- H 8605 ======== LC006539 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ JOINTRESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS Introduced By: Representative Marvin L. Abney Date Introduced: May 29, 2026 Referred To: House Finance RESOLVED, That there is hereby appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 the sums stipulated to pay the claims of the following: Representative Julie A. Casimiro The sum of $370.00 to pay the claim of Bethany Wingren of 155 North Quidnessett Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 for damages to her vehicle when it struck roadway debris while traveling East on Frenchtown Road over Route 4 , in the Town of East Greenwich on or about February 18, 2026. Representative John G. Edwards The sum of $150.00 to pay the claim of Donna Jean Medeiros of 140 Durfee Road, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878 for damages to her vehicle when she struck a roadway defect while travelling South on East Main Road at or near Clements' Marketplace in the Town of Portsmouth on or about November 6, 2025. Representative Arthur J. Corvese The sum of $1,209.45 to pay the claim of Frank A. Manfredi of 37 Carriage Way, North Providence, Rhode Island 02904 for damages to his vehicle when it struck …

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Sponsors

• Marvin Abney (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 26, 2026: Effective without Governor's signature
2. June 18, 2026: Transmitted to Governor
3. June 11, 2026: Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
4. June 9, 2026: Placed on Senate Calendar
5. June 8, 2026: House passed Sub A
6. June 6, 2026: Placed on House Calendar
7. June 5, 2026: Committee recommends passage of Sub A
8. June 4, 2026: Proposed Substitute
9. June 3, 2026: Scheduled for consideration
10. June 2, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Votes

• Senate Seq #643: (June 11, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Seq #395: PASSAGE (June 8, 2026): 65 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub A (June 5, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H8605?

H8605 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS (Authorizes the appropriation to pay certain claims.).

What is the status of H8605?

Chaptered as of June 26, 2026. Latest action: Effective without Governor's signature (June 26, 2026).

Who sponsored H8605?

Marvin Abney (D).

Where is the official record for H8605?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8605A.pdf