S.2836

Allows for food and food supplies procurement by the state of less than $25,000 in aggregate under the small purchase regulations.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2836 allows the state to procure food and food supplies under small purchase regulations for amounts less than $25,000.

Rhode Island S2836 amends the state's general laws to define food and food supplies for procurement purposes. The bill allows the state to procure food and food supplies under small purchase regulations for amounts less than $25,000. It defines food as articles used for food or drink, chewing gum, and components of food or drink articles. Food supplies include non-durable, consumable items used to store, handle, serve, package, or present food, such as disposable paper goods and single-use serviceware. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

RD

Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 26

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 22

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/26/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance