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3/30/2026
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Judiciary Committee to meet to consider Superior Court presiding justice appointment
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STATE HOUSE — The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday to consider the appointment of Associate Justice Joseph A. Montalbano as presiding justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court. The appointment requires the advice and consent of the Senate.
The committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, March 31, at 3 p.m. in Room 313 on the third floor of the State House.
The committee will reconvene in the same hearing room at the rise of the Senate (about 5:00 p.m.) to hear testimony on several pieces of legislation, including:
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2026-S 3099 — by Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian (D-Dist. 22, Smithfield, Lincoln, North Providence), which would change the term of drug court to recovery court.
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2026-S 2942 — by Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain (D-Dist. 31, Warwick, Cranston), which would establish the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.
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2026-S 2048 — by Sen. Meghan E. Kallman (D-Dist. 15, Pawtucket, Providence), which would allow a minor between the ages of 14 -17 without a permanent residence/in custody of the DCYF to get state identification card without a signature from parent, guardian or foster parent as well as a certified copy of minor's birth certificate at no cost.
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2026-S 2986 — by Sen. Walter S. Felag Jr. (D-Dist. 10, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton), which would prohibit the holding of multiple drivers licenses or identification cards and would change the term “re-constructed salvage” to "rebuilt salvage" for purposes of the Rhode Island salvage law.
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2026-S 2286 — by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence), which would require all motorcycle operators to wear a helmet regardless of age.
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2026-S 2708 — by Sen. Jacob Bissaillon (D-Dist. 1, Providence), which would clarify that a magistrate or sentencing judge sitting in a court with jurisdiction over motor vehicle offenses has the discretion to grant a conditional hardship license for a first-time offender upon request.
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2026-S 2717 — by Sen. John Burke (D-Dist. 9 West Warwick), which would add criminal penalties for operation of a motor vehicle after a suspension for lack of physical or mental fitness, or as a result of frequency of offenses or as result of a court ordered suspension.
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2026-S 2052 — by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence), which would make persons 70 years of age or older eligible for exemption from jury service.
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2026-S 2150 — by Sen. Stefano V. Famiglietti (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence), which would require that notice of a judgment lien be sent within 10 business days of the recording of the lien.
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2026-S 2311 — by Sen. Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (D-Dist. 29, Warwick), which would strengthen consumer protections in insurance claims by expanding definitions of unfair claims settlement practices and clarifies an insured’s right to pursue bad-faith remedies.
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2026-S 2312 — by Sen. Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (D-Dist. 29, Warwick), which would strengthen consumer protections in insurance claims by improving the fairness and timeliness of arbitration and appraisal proceedings, and preventing insurers from delaying or obstructing the dispute resolution process.
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2026-S 2396 — by Sen. Mark McKenney (D-Dist. 30, Warwick), which would extend time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidate any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; require arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.
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2026-S 2725 — by Sen. Jacob Bissaillon (D-Dist. 1, Providence), which would increase the fees charged for filings and writs of execution in the district court, superior court and family court.
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2026-S 2937 — by Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian (D-Dist. 22, Smithfield, Lincoln, North Providence), which would, for purposes of the Judicial Security Act, permit an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
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2026-S 2953 — by Sen. Andrew R. Dimitri (D-Dist. 25, Johnston), which would provide immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program from financial liability for certain claims arising out of their participation in the program.
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2026-S 2959 — by Sen. Brian J. Thompson (D-Dist. 20, Woonsocket, Cumberland), which would toll the statute of limitations for causes of action arising out of business activities conducted in this state by a person or entity required to register with the secretary of state but failing to do so, until such person or entity becomes registered.
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2026-S 2963 — by Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain (D-Dist. 31, Warwick, Cranston), which would remove the provision not allowing to publicly post or display the personal information of any protected individual or immediate family member without first obtaining permission.
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2026-S 2975 — by Sen. Mark McKenney (D-Dist. 30, Warwick), which would simplify the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from small claims and consumer matters adjudicated by the district court.
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2026-S 3047 — by Sen. Todd M. Patalano (D-Dist. 26, Cranston), which would provide amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
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2026-S 2604 — by Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown), which would spell out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is chaired by Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain (D-Dist. 31, Warwick, Cranston). The meeting will be broadcast live on Channel 75 for Cox customers. It will also be livestreamed at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv.
For more information, contact:
Daniel Trafford, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-1922
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