S.2848

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO SOJOURNER HOUSE IN RHODE ISLAND (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to Sojourner House to support its permanent housing development program that provides safe, secure housing to individuals and families fleeing from dangerous situations.)

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2848 authorizes a $500,000 appropriation to Sojourner House for its permanent housing program.

Rhode Island S2848 authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 to Sojourner House to support its permanent housing development program. This program provides safe, secure housing to individuals and families fleeing from dangerous situations. The funding aims to help victims of abuse rebuild their lives, addressing the scarcity of affordable housing in Rhode Island. The state controller is directed to draw orders upon the general treasurer for payment upon receipt of properly authenticated vouchers.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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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

3 Absent

RDD

Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 5

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

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

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance