Rhode IslandRhode Island’s life science and I-195 boards include each other’s chairs
The Rhode Island Life Science Hub chair and I-195 commission chair serve on the other board without voting rights.
What it does
The I-195 commission chair serves on the Rhode Island Life Science Hub board without a vote.
The Rhode Island Life Science Hub chair serves on the I-195 commission without a vote.
Argument forHaving each chair serve on the other board could help the Hub and I-195 commission share information about their work.
Argument againstServing on both boards could add meeting and decision-making duties for the two chairs, even though they cannot vote as the added members.
More detail
The law provides for the I-195 commission chair to serve on the Rhode Island Life Science Hub board. This applies to the board of the Rhode Island Life Science Hub. The commission chair serves as a nonvoting member. The act takes effect upon passage.
The law provides for the Rhode Island Life Science Hub chair to serve on the I-195 commission. This applies to the I-195 redevelopment district commission. The Hub chair serves as a nonvoting member. The act takes effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2306/23/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 1106/11/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Jun 1006/10/2026 House passed Sub APassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 806/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 806/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- Jun 706/07/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- Jun 606/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- May 2105/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- May 1505/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
- May 605/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House FinanceIntroduced
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