2023 Rhode Island Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Rhode Island General Assembly in 2023 and ranks their state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

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Senate Votes

House Votes

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

Would require companies to create new parking spaces outfitted with electric vehicle chargers.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No

S0988 Roll Call 1344750 Passed 49 to 12 on Jun 22, 2023 See Declaration of Independence

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

Would require insurance companies to provide abortion coverage to residents of Rhode Island.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No

H5006 Roll Call 1312955 Passed 49 to 24 on May 18, 2023 See Declaration of Independence and Preamble

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

Makes applicants without "proof of lawful presence" eligible for a Rhode Island driver's license and requires that these IDs "shall not be used as a basis for a criminal investigation, arrest, or detention."

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No

S0129 Roll Call 1344243 Passed 59 to 14 on Jun 22, 2023 See Article I Section 8

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

Expands the number of occupations that qualify for minimum wage and creates new protections for such employees.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No

H5371 Roll Call 1318670 Passed 56 to 12 on May 4, 2023 See Fifth Amendment and 14th Amendment

5. Loose Adoption Laws

Makes adoption easier for single/nonmarried people and removes several requirements to accommodate LGBT adoption.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No

S0121 Roll Call 1341969 Passed 65 to 6 on Jun 19, 2023 See Declaration of Independence

6. Tax Credits for Theater

Creates tax credit opportunities for musicals, stage plays, and other productions in Rhode Island until 2027.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No

S0464 Roll Call 1344293 Passed 62 to 9 on Jun 23, 2023 See Declaration of Independence

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Marvin L. Abney

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-073

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Mia A. Ackerman

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-045

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Edith H. Ajello

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-001

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Karen Alzate

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-060

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Samuel A. Azzinaro

33% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-037

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Jacquelyn M. Baginski

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-017

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Jose F. Batista

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-012

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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David A. Bennett

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-020

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Nathan W. Biah

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-003

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Christopher R. Blazejewski

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-002

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Jennifer Smith Boylan

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-066

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Jon D. Brien

50% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-049

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Justine A. Caldwell

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-030

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Edward T. Cardillo

60% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-042

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Lauren H. Carson

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-075

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Stephen M. Casey

50% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-050

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Julie A. Casimiro

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-031

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Michael W. Chippendale

100% Report Score

Republican · Dist. HD-040

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Terri Cortvriend

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-072

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Arthur J. Corvese

33% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-055

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Gregory J. Costantino

67% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-044

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Megan L. Cotter

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-039

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Robert E. Craven

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-032

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Cherie L. Cruz

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-058

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Matthew S. Dawson

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-065

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Anthony J. DeSimone

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-005

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Grace Diaz

17% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-011

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Susan R. Donovan

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-069

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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John G. Edwards

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-070

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Leonela Felix

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-061

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Deborah A. Fellela

17% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-043

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung

50% Report Score

Republican · Dist. HD-015

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Alex S. Finkelman

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-074

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Kathleen A. Fogarty

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-035

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Joshua J. Giraldo

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-056

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Arthur Handy

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-018

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Brianna E. Henries

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-064

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Raymond A. Hull

17% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-006

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Katherine S. Kazarian

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-063

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Brian Patrick Kennedy

20% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-038

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Rebecca M. Kislak

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-004

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Jason Knight

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-067

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Charlene M. Lima

50% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-014

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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John Joseph Lombardi

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-008

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Alex D. Marszalkowski

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-052

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Carol Hagan McEntee

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-033

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Michelle E. McGaw

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-071

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Joseph M. McNamara

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-019

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Mary Duffy Messier

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-062

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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David Morales

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-007

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Patricia L. Morgan

83% Report Score

Republican · Dist. HD-026

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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George A. Nardone

100% Report Score

Republican · Dist. HD-028

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Brian C. Newberry

83% Report Score

Republican · Dist. HD-048

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Thomas E. Noret

20% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-025

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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William W. O'Brien

20% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-054

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Ramon A. Perez

50% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-013

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Robert D. Phillips

40% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-051

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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David J. Place

100% Report Score

Republican · Dist. HD-047

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Brandon C. Potter

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-016

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Robert J. Quattrocchi

100% Report Score

Republican · Dist. HD-041

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Brian J. Rea

100% Report Score

Republican · Dist. HD-053

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Sherry Roberts

100% Report Score

Republican · Dist. HD-029

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Enrique George Sanchez

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-009

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Patricia A. Serpa

33% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-027

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Maryann Shallcross-Smith

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-046

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Evan P. Shanley

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-024

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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K. Joseph Shekarchi

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-023

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Scott A. Slater

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-010

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Joseph J. Solomon

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-022

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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June Speakman

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-068

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Tina L. Spears

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-036

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Jennifer A. Stewart

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-059

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Teresa Ann Tanzi

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-034

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Camille F. Vella-Wilkinson

17% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-021

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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Brandon T. Voas

0% Report Score

Democrat · Dist. HD-057

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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2023 Rhode Island Legislative Scorecard

House Votes

1. Mandatory EV Chargers

2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage

3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants

4. Mandatory Minimum Wage

5. Loose Adoption Laws

6. Tax Credits for Theater

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