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Portrait of Arthur Handy
House · District 18Cranston

Rep. Arthur Handy

State representative representing Cranston's House District 18. Sworn in January 2003.

Email your rep(401) 222-1725Room 43 · State House
146
Sponsored
1165
Floor votes
88%
Votes cast
4
Committees
23 yrs
In office
Sworn in January 2003Affiliation Major partyNext election November 2026

Overview

Public record summary

Analysis not available yet

Voting Record

2026 session · floor votes
Votes cast
1021 of 1165
Voted yes
81%
With party
92%
Broke ranks
83 times
Notable votes
S3339ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIESSenate floor · Jun 11, 2026Broke ranksNay
S3302COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURTSenate floor · Jun 11, 2026Broke ranksNay
S2260HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING ACT OF 2026Senate floor · Jun 11, 2026Broke ranksNay
S3150AINSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSESSenate floor · Jun 11, 2026Broke ranksNay
S3224ASTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONSenate floor · Jun 11, 2026Broke ranksNay

Money Trail

2025-2026 cycle
2026 On-Going Qrtly (1st) filed Apr 30, 2026

Rhode Island Campaign Finance public reports; private street address and ZIP details are omitted.

Raised
$17,147
Spent
$2,088
Cash on hand
$23,740
Individual · $13,547PACs · $3,500Other · $100
Top contributors
Ralph Palumboindividual$3,000
Darrell Brownindividual$1,500
Sarafino Cazzaniindividual$500
Dennis Island Assoc of Nurse Gambaindividual$500
Anthony Victoriaindividual$500
CRANSTON TEACHERS' ALLIANCEPAC$450
PANNONE LOPES DEVEREAUX & O'GARA LLC RI STATE PACPAC$400
Anthony Simonindividual$350
PEOPLE, RI COUNCIL 94, AFSCME AFL-CIO PACPAC$350
Richard McAuliffeindividual$300
Full campaign finance reportLatest filing: 2026 On-Going Qrtly (1st) filed Apr 30, 2026 · from the RI Board of Elections

Sponsored Bills

146 in the 2026 session
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H8630Recognizing "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" on June 19, 2026Floor Passed
H8624Public FinanceAuthorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Acquisition, Improvement, Renovation and Repair of Fire and Public Safety Equipment by the Issuance of Not More Than $8,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes ThereforLaw
H8620Public FinanceAuthorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Repair, Construction and Rehabilitation of Storm Drains and Drainage Improvements, and the Remediation and Mitigation of Drainage and Flooding Problems, by the Issuance of Not More Than $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes ThereforLaw
H8621Public FinanceAuthorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Acquisition, Demolition, Construction, Improvement, Renovation, Repair, Alteration, Furnishing and Equipping of Public Buildings in the City by the Issuance of Not More Than $2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes ThereforLaw
H8622Public FinanceAuthorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement, Renovation, Repair and Alteration of Playgrounds, Athletic Fields and Related Equipment in the City by the Issuance of Not More Than $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes ThereforLaw
H8623Public FinanceAuthorizing the City of Cranston to Finance the Design, Construction, Repair, Rehabilitation and Improvement of Streets, Sidewalks and Bridges in the City Including, but Not Limited to, Paving, Drainage, Traffic Control Devices, Road Maintenance Equipment, Safety Improvements and Landscaping and All Costs Incidental or Related Thereto by the Issuance of Not More Than $8,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and Notes ThereforLaw

About

Emailrep-handy@rilegislature.gov
Phone(401) 222-1725
OfficeRoom 43 · State House

Profiles are based on public voting records, sponsored legislation, and campaign filings from the RI Board of Elections. They are for information only and may not capture the full context of a legislator's positions.