Lammis J Vargas
Democratic · RI · Rhode Island State Senator, District 28
Lammis J. Vargas is a Democratic state senator for Cranston and Providence, first elected in 2024, who serves on the Senate Finance Committee. She helped create a refundable child tax credit and sponsored the Healthy School Meals for All Act.
Where Lammis J Vargas stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Reduce Wealth Gap (1 record), Labor Rights (1 record),
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Won Senate passage of her bill (2026-S 3011) banning colleges from automatically enrolling students in school health insurance plans.
May 28, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 1 support
Sponsored a bill (2026-S 2823) to create a refundable child tax credit. A $330 refundable child tax credit was then included in the state budget.
June 10, 2026Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 1 support
Sponsored a law requiring every freight train in Rhode Island to have at least two crew members, with fines for companies that break it.
June 18, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Sponsored a law letting charities with yearly income up to $1 million skip a full outside audit. The old limit was $500,000.
July 1, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Sponsored a law requiring every freight train in Rhode Island to have at least two crew members, with fines for companies that break it.
June 18, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Sponsored a bill (2026-S 2823) to create a refundable child tax credit. A $330 refundable child tax credit was then included in the state budget.
June 10, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
Voted yes on the Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025 (2025-S 359), which bans the sale of certain firearms. It passed the Senate 25-11.
June 20, 2025Supports Gun Control
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Sponsored a law requiring the state to give contractors a list of certified minority- and women-owned businesses. It also makes the state publish every waiver of those hiring goals.
June 24, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 2 support
Sponsored a law setting fines for tax preparers who mislead clients or work as unsigned 'ghost preparers' of tax returns.
June 19, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Won unanimous Senate passage of her bill (2026-S 2517A) requiring ATMs to show a free balance check and banning fees on declined transactions.
May 26, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Voted yes on the state budget for the year ending June 30, 2027 (2026-H 7127). It passed the Senate 32-6.
June 9, 2026
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Won Senate approval of her bill (2025-S 0865) requiring the state pension fund to set a goal of investing 10% with managers from underrepresented backgrounds.
June 17, 2025
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 17, 2026
Race Lammis J Vargas is in:
- SENATOR IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 28; Rhode Island · incumbent
Profile last researched September 16, 2026.