Rhode Island State Senator

Samuel Zurier Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0860

Introduced
3/21/25  
Allows the board of regents to appoint a receiver to manage a school district with the authority described in ยง 16-7.1-5.2 relating to state intervention in the Providence public school district.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0861

Introduced
3/21/25  
Allows when authorized by the board of regents, the commissioner to designate a receiver for the district with all the powers of the superintendent and school committee.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0870

Introduced
3/21/25  
Provides $4,000,000 to support comprehensive and effective afterschool, school vacation, summer learning and workforce development programs for students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12).
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0881

Introduced
3/25/25  
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2025, AS "NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0885

Introduced
3/27/25  
Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, as well as updates warranty reimbursement and recall obligation policies.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0887

Introduced
3/27/25  
Refer
3/27/25  
Report Pass
6/10/25  
Protects against discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs and activities, even if there is a change in the federal law.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0963

Introduced
4/10/25  
Provides an 8% tax rate for those properties that are encumbered by a deed restriction for low-income housing set at 80% or 60% of adjusted median income established by HUD.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0964

Introduced
4/10/25  
SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0969

Introduced
4/16/25  
Changes utility company billing practices so that when a gas electric utility changes their customer billing, they are required to file a copy of the new bill with the PUC for approval, with a complete explanation of the changes.
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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0972

Introduced
4/16/25  
Amends the composition of school bus districts within the state to provide transportation to students in grades kindergarten through 12.