S.2553

Provides the general assembly make an annual appropriation of not less than eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) to the Rhode Island emergency management agency to assist with emergency communications during major or multiple emergency incidents.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2553 mandates an annual appropriation of $80,000 to the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency for emergency communications during.

Rhode Island S2553 requires the general assembly to allocate at least $80,000 annually to the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency. This funding supports emergency communications during major incidents or when communities exhaust their resources and request assistance. The funds are distributed to designated control centers, with $12,500 each going to metro, east bay, northern, and southern control centers, and $7,500 to other centers. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 22

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance