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Joe Shekarchi

DState Representative · District 23

Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.

HB 7654 · RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE

PresentRECORDED

Motion: IN CONCURRENCE

Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.

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Passed 54–1·Substantive·Jun 12, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 7673 · RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY

PresentRECORDED

Motion: PASSAGE

Authorizes the department of environmental management to enter into leases of up to forty (40) years at State Pier #9 in Newport, Chase Marina in Tiverton, and all other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the department.

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Passed 70–1·Substantive·Jun 11, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 8529 · RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACT

PresentRECORDED

Motion: PASSAGE

Amends the compositions of the Rhode Island life science hub board of directors and amends the I-195 redevelopment district commission and provides additional amendments to the powers and duties of the commission.

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Passed 66–4·Substantive·Jun 10, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 7434 · RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

PresentRECORDED

Motion: PASSAGE

Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200 ft) of any polling place during voting.

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Passed 58–13·Substantive·Jun 10, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 7202 · RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACT

PresentRECORDED

Motion: PASSAGE

Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.

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Passed 63–9·Substantive·Jun 10, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 7625 · RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

PresentRECORDED

Motion: PASSAGE

Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.

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Passed 57–14·Substantive·Jun 9, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 8586 · RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY

PresentRECORDED

Motion: PASSAGE

Provides that motor vehicle rental companies be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines by providing a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence that a lessee was the vehicle operator.

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Passed 69–1·Substantive·Jun 9, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 8484 · RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

PresentRECORDED

Motion: PASSAGE

Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

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Passed 62–3·Substantive·Jun 8, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 8294 · RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY

PresentRECORDED

Motion: PASSAGE

Amends chapter 44 of title 34 to establish energy storage systems on certain lands consistent with a municipality's comprehensive plan.

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Passed 59–8·Substantive·Jun 8, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 7122 · RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

PresentRECORDED

Motion: PASSAGE

Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Community MusicWorks located in the city of Providence.

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Passed 61–5·Substantive·Jun 8, 2026Roll call ↗

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