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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 3366 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3000 — AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3184 — AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2292 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2828 — AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2555 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION ACT | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3185 — AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3365 — AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE APPRAISAL PROVISION | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3080 — AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 2940 — SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JUVENILE HEARING BOARDS | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2650 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2828 — AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM | Yea | Jun 11, 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 | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3262 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION-PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- GLOCESTER -- EXEMPTION OF ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2722 — AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3059 — AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE--FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2045 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2929 — AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2667 — AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM--RHODE ISLAND CHILD CARE IS ESSENTIAL ACT | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3290 — AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2829 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3334 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACT | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2834 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS -- EARLY… | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2575 — AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3363 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION | Yea | Jun 10, 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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