Juan M. Pichardo

As a state senator, was lead sponsor of a law creating the Commission for Health Advocacy and Equity to work on preventable health gaps between groups. It became law on June 30, 2011 (2011-S 481).

June 30, 2011Supports Environment and Public Health

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As a state senator, was lead sponsor of the Healthy Rhode Island Reform Act of 2008. It directed the state health director to write and carry out a five-year plan for a healthier state. It became law on June 30, 2008 (2008-S 2484).

June 30, 2008Supports Environment and Public Health

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Voted yes on the RhodeWorks law, which set tolls on large trucks to pay for bridge repairs. The Senate passed it 25-12 on February 11, 2016 (2016-H 7409).

February 11, 2016Opposes Government Spending Reduction

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As a state senator, was lead sponsor of a law to seal arrest records when a person was wrongly arrested, such as for mistaken identity. It became law on July 12, 2016 (2016-S 2421).

July 12, 2016Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

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Co-sponsored and voted yes on the Providence Rent Stabilization Act, which caps most yearly rent increases at 4%. The council passed it 9-6 on April 16, 2026.

April 16, 2026Supports Housing Affordability

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As a state senator, was lead sponsor of the Rhode Island Home Loan Protection Act, a law to curb predatory high-cost home loans. It became law on July 11, 2006 (2006-S 2851).

July 11, 2006Supports Housing Affordability

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Voted yes on the bill that legalized same-sex marriage in Rhode Island. The Senate passed it 26-12 on April 24, 2013 (2013-S 38 and 2013-H 5015).

April 24, 2013Supports Civil Rights

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Voted yes on the 2011 bill that let same-sex couples form civil unions in Rhode Island. The Senate passed it 21-16 on June 29, 2011 (2011-H 6103).

June 29, 2011Supports Civil Rights

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Voted yes on the RhodeWorks law, which set tolls on large trucks to pay for bridge repairs. The Senate passed it 25-12 on February 11, 2016 (2016-H 7409).

February 11, 2016Supports Public Infrastructure

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Was lead sponsor of a city ordinance creating a free alert system that tells property owners when documents are recorded on their property. The council passed it unanimously on July 16, 2026.

July 16, 2026

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Was lead sponsor of a council resolution urging Congress to vote no on the "No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities" Act, which would cut federal money to cities that limit help with immigration enforcement. It passed unanimously on February 20, 2025.

February 20, 2025

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Was lead sponsor of a city ordinance requiring short-term lenders, who make loans of $500 or less, to get a city license. The council passed it 14-0 on May 16, 2024.

May 16, 2024

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Voted no on July 20, 2023, on a council resolution asking him to resign as President Pro Tempore over his campaign finance violations. The resolution failed 2-7.

July 20, 2023

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Resigned from the Providence City Council Finance Committee on July 6, 2023, a month after his campaign finance fine. He stayed on the council.

July 6, 2023

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Was elected President Pro Tempore of the Providence City Council without opposition on January 2, 2023, for a term ending in January 2027.

January 2, 2023

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Voted with the full Board of Licenses on November 2, 2017, to find violations in the case to revoke all licenses of the Penthouse nightclub. He then resigned from the board at that meeting.

November 2, 2017

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The Providence Board of Licenses voted 4-1 on October 31, 2017, to declare no confidence in him as its chair and to replace him as meeting chair. He cast the only no vote.

October 31, 2017

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As a state senator, was lead sponsor of the Micro Businesses Act, which helps very small businesses win state contracts and purchases. It became law on July 20, 2016 (2016-S 2688).

July 20, 2016

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As a state senator, was lead sponsor of a law creating a state seal of biliteracy to honor students who are skilled in more than one language. It became law on June 17, 2016 (2016-S 2735).

June 17, 2016

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Was the Senate sponsor of the Transparency in Political Spending Act, which requires groups that spend on elections on their own to report their donors and add disclaimers to ads. It was signed into law in June 2012 (2012-S 2569, 2012-H 7859).

June 28, 2012

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As a state senator, was lead sponsor of the College and Career Success for All Students Act. It aims to give every student equal access to hard courses such as Advanced Placement. It became law on June 20, 2012 (2012-S 2275).

June 20, 2012

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Endorsed Hillary Clinton for president on November 26, 2007, and joined her campaign's National Hispanic Leadership Council.

November 26, 2007

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As a state senator, was lead sponsor of Part I of the Health Care Affordability Act of 2006, which changed rules for small-business and individual health insurance. It became law on July 3, 2006 (2006-S 2848).

July 3, 2006

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As a state senator, was lead sponsor of a law that bans temp staffing agencies from charging workers for rides to job sites. It became law on June 25, 2004 (2004-S 3003).

June 25, 2004

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Agreed to a consent order with the Rhode Island Board of Elections, entered June 6, 2023. He admitted campaign finance reporting violations from his 2022 race and agreed to a $3,000 fine.

June 6, 2023

Source: elections.ri.gov