S.2559

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO RHODE ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES, INC. (Appropriates the sum of $3,000,000 to Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.)

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2559 appropriates $3,000,000 to Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Rhode Island S2559 allocates $3,000,000 to Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. for the fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding supports the organization's efforts to provide legal representation and assistance to low-income families, victims of domestic violence, Veterans, and older residents. Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization with statewide operations, having opened 5,805 cases and closed 4,713 in 2025.

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Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 12

Senate

Committee heard

May 8

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance