Sam Bell

RI Senate District 5

Democratic Rhode Island since Jan 1, 2019

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Issue areas

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Government Operations & Budget 26 Criminal Justice & Policing 19 Labor & Employment 17 Healthcare 14 Education 10 Social Services & Welfare 10 Transportation & Infrastructure 10 Civil Rights & Liberties 9 Economy & Taxes 9 Environment & Energy 8 Banking & Finance 6 Housing 5 Technology & Privacy 5 Agriculture 3 Other 3 Elections & Voting 2 Immigration 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
RI Senate District 5 current Rhode Island	Democratic	Jan 1, 2019	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (470 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
SB 3064 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND	Yea	May 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2342 — AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RESTRICTIONS ON SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT STATIONS ACT	Yea	May 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3170 — AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE…	Yea	May 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2800 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY	Yea	May 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2342 — AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RESTRICTIONS ON SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT STATIONS ACT	Yea	May 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 3057 — SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE RELATED TO…	Yea	May 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2413 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES	Yea	May 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2176 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES	Yea	May 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2333 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES	Yea	May 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2197 — AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN…	Yea	May 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2185 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES	Yea	May 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2692 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW	Yea	May 19, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2123 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION	Yea	May 19, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2896 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP	Yea	May 19, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2178 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES	Yea	May 19, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2036 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION	Yea	May 19, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2424 — AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES	Yea	May 19, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2913 — AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY	Yea	May 19, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3000 — AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES	Yea	May 19, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2694 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE--DISABLED VETERAN HOME MODIFICATION ACT	Yea	May 19, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2334 — AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORTING	Yea	May 19, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3002 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS	Yea	May 14, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3002 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS	Yea	May 14, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2073 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION	Yea	May 12, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3243 — AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF…	Yea	May 12, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (470 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (99 as lead sponsor)