2022 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S2316: The Rhode Island Works Program
Legislative Summary
Extends the life-time limit for RI works benefits to 60 months; increases the monthly cash benefit to 50% of the federal poverty level; increases post-secondary program participation by an additional 12 months.
Bill History
2/15/2022
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
Senate
3/25/2022
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2022)
Senate
3/29/2022
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
6/10/2022
Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2022)
Senate
6/16/2022
Committee continued
Senate
6/17/2022
Scheduled for consideration (06/21/2022)
Senate
6/20/2022
Proposed Substitute
Senate
6/21/2022
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Senate
6/21/2022
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/22/2022)
Senate
6/22/2022
Senate passed Sub A
Senate
Roll Call Votes
Passage
6/22/2022
37
Yea
0
Nay
1
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Engrossed(6/22/2022)
Chamber
House of Representatives
