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Sam Bell
RI Senate District 5
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 26Criminal Justice & Policing 19Labor & Employment 17Healthcare 14Education 10Social Services & Welfare 10Transportation & Infrastructure 10Civil Rights & Liberties 9Economy & Taxes 9Environment & Energy 8Banking & Finance 6Housing 5Technology & Privacy 5Agriculture 3Other 3Elections & Voting 2Immigration 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 2015 — AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LENDERS AND LOAN BROKERS | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2203 — AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2519 — AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND SPECIAL DEPOSITS ACT | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2647 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION AND CLEANING, LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2838 — AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE-- DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2418 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2414 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2420 — AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3076 — AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2184 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2332 — AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2644 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ESTATES IN REAL PROPERTY | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2327 — AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2639 — AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3075 — AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LICENSED ACTIVITIES | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2391 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- PUBLIC AUCTIONS OF REAL ESTATE | Nay | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2876 — AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3203 — AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2877 — AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2755 — AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3119 — AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3176 — AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2409 — AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ARBITRATION | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2750 — AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2925 — AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATION | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (99 as lead sponsor)
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SB 2313
RI · —
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
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SB 2523
RI · —
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS-VEHICLE SAFETY BARRIERS
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SB 2618
RI · —
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS
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SB 2518
RI · —
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- STATE OF RHODE ISLAND INTERIOR DESIGN PRACTICE ACT
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SB 2299
RI · —
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
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SR 3021
RI · —
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF THE LEGISLATIVE POWER
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SR 3016
RI · —
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $800,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE
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SB 2940
RI · —
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- FAMILY COURT
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SB 2991
RI · —
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT -- THE WILLIE WASHINGTON, JR. ACT
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SB 2709
RI · —
AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- COMMITTEES AND STAFF
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