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H 7589RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Rhode Island Bill H 7589 Mandates $80,000 Annual Appropriation for Emergency Communications

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (Provides the general assembly make an annual appropriation of not less than eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) to the Rhode Island emergency management agency to assist with emergency communications during major or multiple emergency incidents.)

Last action · April 8, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Terri Cortvriend and 1 other

Companion · S 2553same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island bill H 7589 requires the general assembly to make an annual of at least $80,000 to the Rhode Island emergency management agency starting in 2026. The funds are designated to assist with emergency communications during major or multiple emergency incidents.

Why it matters

Establishes a statutory funding baseline for state emergency communications, directly affecting the operating budget of the Rhode Island emergency management agency.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Rhode Island emergency management agency

The agency receives a mandatory minimum annual appropriation of $80,000 dedicated to emergency communications.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does H 7589 require for emergency communications?

The bill requires an annual of not less than $80,000.

Which agency receives the funding under this bill?

The Rhode Island emergency management agency receives the funds.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Apr 8, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 3, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
Feb 6, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Finance

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Connected Entities

Rhode Island emergency management agency

OrganizationRhode Island emergency management agency“Recipient of the mandated annual appropriation”Map →

Sources

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