Sam Bell

RI Senate District 5

Democratic Rhode Island since Jan 1, 2019

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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 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 3118 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY, GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING	Nay	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2718 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ADJUDICATION OF TRAFFIC OFFENSES	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3252 — AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2935 — AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2889 — AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3050 — AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2862 — AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3151 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2329 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2491 — AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2309 — AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2074 — AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION	Nay	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2360 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CIGARETTE, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTS	Nay	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3148 — AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3086 — AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- RHODE ISLAND SECURE CHOICE RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2093 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2882 — AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2026	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2863 — AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3256 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2033 — AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PROTECTIONS OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ACT	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3156 — AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2118 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2101 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2107 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE WORKER PLATFORM ACT	Nay	Jun 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3158 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT	Yea	Jun 4, 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)