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RI S2559
RI S2559JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO RHODE ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES, INC. (Appropriates the sum of $3,000,000 to Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.)
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $3,000,000 To Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. (appropriates The Sum Of $3,000,000 To Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.)
AI Summary
This joint resolution appropriates $3,000,000 to Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization that provides legal assistance to low-income families, victims of domestic violence, veterans, and older residents in Rhode Island. The resolution highlights the organization's significant caseload, its focus on critical areas like safe housing, income maintenance, family preservation, and employment rights, and its history of helping over two hundred thousand Rhode Islanders achieve safer and more self-sufficient lives. The funds are to be drawn from the state treasury for the fiscal year 2026-2027, with the state controller authorized to disburse the money upon receiving proper documentation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Jacob Bissaillon (D)*,
Bob Britto (D),
Andrew Dimitri (D),
Lou DiPalma (D),
Matt LaMountain (D),
Tiara Mack (D),
Mark McKenney (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2559.pdf |
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