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RI S2180
RI S2180Authorizes and fund the painting of a portrait of the president of the senate and former presidents of the senate to be hung in the senate lounge or thereabouts.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would authorize and fund the painting of a portrait of the president of the senate and former presidents of the senate to be hung in the senate lounge or thereabouts. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Chapter 37-8 of the General Laws concerning Public Buildings, authorizes and directs the Secretary of State to commission portraits of the current and all former Presidents of the Senate, with the Department of Administration responsible for hanging them in the Senate lounge or a similar location. The State Controller is empowered to release funds from the treasury, as needed, to cover the costs of these portraits upon approval of vouchers by the Secretary of State, and the act will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Matt LaMountain (D)*,
Frank Ciccone (D),
Walter Felag (D),
Hanna Gallo (D),
Mark McKenney (D),
David Tikoian (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2180.pdf |
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