S.2626

Establishes a restricted receipt account at the DLT for hospitality industry workforce training grants, funded by an annual $50 dollar fee to be charged by RIDOH to food service establishments.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a hospitality training grant fund at the Department of Labor and Training, funded by a $50 annual fee on food service establishments.

This bill creates a restricted receipt account at the Department of Labor and Training for hospitality industry workforce training grants. The fund will be financed by an annual $50 fee charged to food service establishments by the Department of Health. These grants will support hospitality training, including certified food and alcohol safety programs offered in multiple languages. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor and Gaming Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Hearing

History

Apr 15

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming