Rhode Island · State Representative
Robert D. Phillips
Bills sponsored
16
Became law
4
Cosponsored
150
Roll calls voted
1,396
Voted with their party
96% of 1,371
- This session:
- 6 of 80 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 4 of 654 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for Robert D. Phillips, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 2026 Regular Session House, District 51 Democrat
- 2025 Regular Session House, District 51 Democrat
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Environment and Natural Resources | Vice Chair | 2026 |
| Corporations | Member | 2026 |
| Education | Member | 2026 |
| Rules | Member | 2026 |
| Small Business | Member | 2026 |
Bills they sponsored
16 bills as primary sponsor and 4 resolutions, of which 4 became law. Each number opens the full list.
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 71912026 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT | Became law | Jun 10, 2026 |
| HB 81902026 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION | In committee | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 85162026 | HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS “EYEGLASS RECYCLING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2026 |
| HB 83122026 | AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- NONTRANSPARENT WINDSHIELDS AND WINDOWS | In committee | Apr 7, 2026 |
| HB 82642026 | AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES | In committee | Apr 2, 2026 |
| HB 71792026 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VEHICLE BARRIERS -- THE CHARLOTTE A. VACCA ACT | In committee | Apr 2, 2026 |
| HR 83572026 | HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING LA FRANCOPHONIE FLAG RAISING CEREMONY AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026 | Passed one chamber | Mar 26, 2026 |
| HB 71782026 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE | In committee | Mar 19, 2026 |
| HB 71812026 | AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES | In committee | Jan 27, 2026 |
| HB 50502025 | AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES | Became law | Jun 26, 2025 |
How they voted
Most recent first. 1,396 recorded votes in all: 1,312 yes, 59 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3370 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION | Yes | 51–5 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 2799 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 | Yes | 54–2 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 2575 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES | Yes | 48–8 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3361 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE | Yes | 54–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 7654 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE | Yes | 54–1 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SR 3368 | Passage, in concurrenceJOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHO... | Yes | 60–9 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3359 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, ... | Yes | 69–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3358 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEME... | Yes | 69–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3357 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITIO... | Yes | 69–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3356 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCT... | Yes | 69–0 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3355 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GE... | Yes | 69–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3354 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION A... | Yes | 69–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 2045 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT | No | 54–14 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3288 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES | Yes | 69–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3259 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT | Yes | 69–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 7923 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT | Yes | 68–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 2570 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEA... | No | 53–14 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 7538 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEA... | No | 54–14 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 2136 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES | Yes | 69–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 7377 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES | Yes | 69–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 7030 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE WORKER PLATFORM ACT | Yes | 69–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3366 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES | Yes | 68–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3362 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES | Yes | 68–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3334 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACT | Yes | 69–0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | SB 3290 | Passage, in concurrenceAN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT | Yes | 69–0 |
From Rhode Island's official records, checked Nov 2, 2026.