Elaine Morgan

Senator, SD-034 District

Rhode Island Senate, Republican, Rhode Island

Latest 50 votes · 43 records

Voted NO on The “Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon...” (SB 3000)Official title: Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start...” (SB 2734)Official title: Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding public shoreline access rights.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon...” (SB 2733)Official title: Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Places limits on the number of self-service checkout stations a grocery store can have and on the workload...” (SB 2342)Official title: Places limits on the number of self-service checkout stations a grocery store can have and on the workload of employees assigned to monitor those checkout stations.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Further delineates the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor” (SB 2047)Official title: Further delineates the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant...” (SB 2045)Official title: Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS...” (SB 3361)Official title: Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any...” (SB 2292)Official title: Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant...” (SB 2045)Official title: Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Requires an insurance company to directly pay the insured's chosen appraiser and the umpire appraiser, if...” (SB 3365)Official title: Requires an insurance company to directly pay the insured's chosen appraiser and the umpire appraiser, if applicable, upon receipt of a "direction to pay" executed by an insured or claimant.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident...” (SB 2650)Official title: Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold” (SB 2667)Official title: Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold” (SB 2667)Official title: Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold.Jun 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS...” (SB 3361)Official title: Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.Jun 11, 2026, 0 records
Voted NO on The “Requires DOE to establish a bilingual education support fund” (SB 2555)Official title: Requires DOE to establish a bilingual education support fund.Jun 11, 2026, 0 records
Voted NO on The “Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law” (SB 2480)Official title: Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.Jun 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Establishes the commercial kitchen exhaust system inspection and cleaning licensing and certification act....” (SB 2647)Official title: Establishes the commercial kitchen exhaust system inspection and cleaning licensing and certification act. Requires entities inspecting or cleaning commercial exhaust systems to be licensed and insured.Jun 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Provides technical amendments relating to comprehensive planning and land use, subdivision of land, zoning...” (SB 3302)Official title: Provides technical amendments relating to comprehensive planning and land use, subdivision of land, zoning ordinances and low- and moderate-income housing.Jun 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Prohibits the operation of any thermal waste conversion facility such as pyrolysis within the Quonset...” (SB 3224)Official title: Prohibits the operation of any thermal waste conversion facility such as pyrolysis within the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park and expires on June 1, 2027.Jun 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject...” (SB 3180)Official title: Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.Jun 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island...” (SB 2260)Official title: Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance.Jun 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Provides guidelines regarding placing restrictions on residential recovery houses” (SB 2575)Official title: Provides guidelines regarding placing restrictions on residential recovery houses.Jun 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory...” (SB 2347)Official title: Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, as well as updates warranty reimbursement and recalls obligation policies.Jun 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written...” (SB 2504)Official title: Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written description of quotas applicable to the employee within defined time periods and adverse employment action for failure to meet the quota.Jun 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200') of any polling place...” (SB 3339)Official title: Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200') of any polling place during voting, including early voting and election day voting.Jun 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain...” (SB 2279)Official title: Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.Jun 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Allows for the sealing of an eviction record for a defective complaint and/or lack of jurisdiction...” (SB 3163)Official title: Allows for the sealing of an eviction record for a defective complaint and/or lack of jurisdiction and would, upon motion of a person between 18 and 21 years of age, seal a person's association with an eviction under certain circumstances.Jun 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Clarifies the means by which attached single-family dwelling units may be created, recorded, and regulated...” (SB 2907)Official title: Clarifies the means by which attached single-family dwelling units may be created, recorded, and regulated as subdivisions of an existing lot under current zoning ordinance law.Jun 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Requires a housing code enforcement officer to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all...” (SB 2269)Official title: Requires a housing code enforcement officer to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all tenants of the building affected by an alleged housing code violation, along with any hearing dates scheduled for the violation.Jun 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Permits on and after July 1, 2027, for an insurer to consider the zip code in which the vehicle is garaged...” (SB 2431)Official title: Permits on and after July 1, 2027, for an insurer to consider the zip code in which the vehicle is garaged; provided that, the calculation of the zip code is segmented by the municipality where the vehicle is garaged.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Allows foreign-trained dentists and dental hygienists to obtain limited licenses if they graduate from...” (SB 2862)Official title: Allows foreign-trained dentists and dental hygienists to obtain limited licenses if they graduate from reputable dental colleges or universities, work under a supervising dentist, and pass a board-approved exam.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Reduces the cigarette tax imposed by 75% for any modified risk tobacco product as defined in § 21 U.S.C....” (SB 2360)Official title: Reduces the cigarette tax imposed by 75% for any modified risk tobacco product as defined in § 21 U.S.C. 387 k as a tobacco product sold/distributed to reduce the harm/risk of tobacco-related disease associated with commercially marketed tobacco products.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Redefines sports wagering sections specifically change the percent the host facilities receive on sports...” (SB 3118)Official title: Redefines sports wagering sections specifically change the percent the host facilities receive on sports wagering.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27...” (SB 2787)Official title: Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence...” (SB 2499)Official title: Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, considering the interests of employers and employees.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Provides that only a mayor or town administrator could be a voting member of the board of directors...” (SB 2783)Official title: Provides that only a mayor or town administrator could be a voting member of the board of directors or trustees for a mayoral academy.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Provides that the prescription label for medication abortion prescription drugs may include the name...” (SB 2033)Official title: Provides that the prescription label for medication abortion prescription drugs may include the name of the dispensing healthcare practice instead of the name of the dispenser.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Establishes the healthcare worker platform and would require platforms offering healthcare shifts...” (SB 2107)Official title: Establishes the healthcare worker platform and would require platforms offering healthcare shifts to register with the department of health by June 1, 2027, while, specifically, exempting them from being classified as nursing service agencies.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Increases the fine for speeding 1-10 mph in excess of posted speed limit in a residential or school zone...” (SB 2718)Official title: Increases the fine for speeding 1-10 mph in excess of posted speed limit in a residential or school zone to $125 and would increase the fine $250 for speed in excess of 11 mph in a residential or school zone.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Allows any city, town, state and/or agency of a municipality or the state to report unpaid fines of two...” (SB 3165)Official title: Allows any city, town, state and/or agency of a municipality or the state to report unpaid fines of two hundred dollars ($200) or more to the division of motor vehicles as grounds for refusal of registration.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting...” (SB 2139)Official title: Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Allows municipalities participating in the state prekindergarten program to accept students from outside...” (SB 2207)Official title: Allows municipalities participating in the state prekindergarten program to accept students from outside the municipality under certain conditions and establishes a lottery for enrollment in the program.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Amends sections of the Rhode Island Cannabis Act relative to proof of residency terminology, and amends...” (SB 3313)Official title: Amends sections of the Rhode Island Cannabis Act relative to proof of residency terminology, and amends the definition of applicant and provides a new process for the approval and certification for social equity and cannabis retail sales licenses.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27...” (SB 2787)Official title: Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.Jun 4, 2026, 0 records
Voted NO on The “Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the community college of Rhode Island eligible...” (SB 2093)Official title: Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the community college of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by...” (SB 2882)Official title: Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by incorporating collective bargaining rights into the self-directed supports program.Jun 4, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Increases the fine for speeding 1-10 mph in excess of posted speed limit in a residential or school zone...” (SB 2718)Official title: Increases the fine for speeding 1-10 mph in excess of posted speed limit in a residential or school zone to $125 and would increase the fine $250 for speed in excess of 11 mph in a residential or school zone.Jun 4, 2026, 0 records
Voted NO on The “Amends the standards and limitations on permitted parking requirements for dwelling units” (SB 3303)Official title: Amends the standards and limitations on permitted parking requirements for dwelling units.Jun 4, 2026, 0 records
Voted NO on The “Prescriptions for testosterone not allowed to be transmitted or reported within the prescription drug...” (SB 2889)Official title: Prescriptions for testosterone not allowed to be transmitted or reported within the prescription drug monitoring database and removes from the records all existing information concerning prior testosterone prescriptions.Jun 4, 2026, 0 records
Voted NO on The “Requires the state, and private insurers that cover prescription hormone therapy, to dispense twelve (12)...” (SB 2863)Official title: Requires the state, and private insurers that cover prescription hormone therapy, to dispense twelve (12) months’ worth of the prescription as a single prescription.Jun 4, 2026, 0 records