When was Rhode Island House Resolution HR 8131 introduced?

HR 8131 was introduced on Feb 27, 2026.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Resolution HR 8131?

The latest action on HR 8131 by the House was: 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on Mar 10, 2026.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Resolution HR 8131?

HR 8131 was introduced by John G. Edwards.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HR 8131 (2026 legislative session)

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HR 8131

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JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S METHOD OF FUNDING CHARTER SCHOOLS (Creates a 13-member joint commission to study Rhode Island’s method of funding charter schools, and would report back to the Governor and the General Assembly by April 1, 2027, and would expire on July 1, 2027.)

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House • Mar 10, 2026: 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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John G. Edwards
primary
(D - 70)
Stephen M. Casey
primary
(D - 50)
David A. Bennett
primary
(D - 20)
Diaz
primary
Fellela
primary
Potter
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Cotter
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McNamara
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Messier
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Furtado
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Mar 10, 2026 | House
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 06, 2026 | House
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
Feb 27, 2026 | House
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education

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03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Aisha M_Aceto(Educator Prov)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Amy_Herlihy--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Anne_Godin(WWTA)--EDUPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Anthony_Melillo(Cranston School Committee)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Avishai_Mallinger(parent)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Caleigh_Rockwal--EDUPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Cheryl_Babiec(Pawt Teacher)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Chiara_Deltito-Sharrott(RI League of Charter Public Schools)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Christopher A_Souza(Educator Pawt)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Christopher_Buonanno(Cranston City Council)--EDUPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Christopher_Souza(William E. Tolman High School)--EDUPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Diane_Clift(Slater Middle School)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Elizabeth _Rokes(Educator Prov)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Eric_Asselin--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Erica A_Hammond(RI AFL-CIO)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Erin L_Papa(Prov Resident)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Frank_Ritz(Cranston City Councilman)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Grizzal_Clemetson--EDUPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Heather_Rodrigues(Shea High)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--John D_Thompson(Cranston Teacher Alliance)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Judith_ONeill--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Katelyn_Berard(Pawt Teacher)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Kathleen_Kando--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Kathryn_Chester(Educator Pawt)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Keith C_Catone(Cranston School Committee)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Larissa_Guido Swenson(Educator)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Leigh_Sutherland--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Linda_Paiva(Prov Teacher)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Lisa_Narcisi Stewart(Educator W Warwick)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Maria_Manzi(RIFT)--EDUPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Maribeth_Calabro(President RIFTHP)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Mildred_Marzan(Teacher Prov)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Nadine_Simmons(Educator Pawt)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Randy-Rossi(RI League of Cities-Towns)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Ronald A._Beaupre(Pawt Teachers Alliance)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Sarah_O'Reilly--EDUPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Sean J_Doyle(RIFTHP)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Shannon_Ewing(Johnston Teacher)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Shannon_McLoud(VP HS Prov Teachers Union)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Theodore_Murray(Pawt School Dept)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Tracey_Kareemo(Educator Pawt)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Tracy_Lazzareschit(Educator Pawt)--EDCPDF
House Education: 03-10-2026--H8131--Yamil_Baez(Graduate Prov School System)--EDCPDF

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