H7706

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THE 2-1-1 HUMAN SERVICES HOTLINE (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the United Way of Rhode Island to provide operational support for the 2-1-1 system.)

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7706 authorizes a $500,000 appropriation to the United Way of Rhode Island for the 2-1-1 human services hotline.

Rhode Island H7706 allocates $500,000 to the United Way of Rhode Island to support the 2-1-1 system, a free and confidential service available in nearly 200 languages. The hotline assists Rhode Islanders with issues ranging from housing and child care to healthcare and food assistance, and it also serves as a critical communication tool during natural disasters. The appropriation aims to enhance the efficiency of the service by connecting callers with necessary information and available resources.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

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Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 14

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance