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Roger Picard
Rhode Island State Senate District 20
Tenure
2009 - Present
Term ends
2025
Years in position
15
Prior offices
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 66
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 51
Compensation
Elections and appointments
Education
Personal
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Roger Picard (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 20. He assumed office on January 6, 2009. His current term ends on January 7, 2025.
Picard (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 20. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on September 10, 2024.
Picard served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1992 to 2008. During that time, he served as Deputy Majority Leader.
On April 9, 2024, Picard announced he would not seek re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate District 20. [1]
Biography
Picard earned his B.A. and B.S. from the University of Rhode Island in 1979 and his M.S.W. in social work from Rhode Island College in 1995. His professional experience includes working as social worker and for the Woonsocket Education Department.[2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Picard was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Picard was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Picard was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Commerce, Chair |
| • Housing and Municipal Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Picard served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Commerce, Chair |
| • Labor |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Picard served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Commerce, Chair |
| • Labor |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Picard served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Corporations |
| • Labor |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Picard served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Corporations |
| • Labor |
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2024
Roger Picard did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2022
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
2020
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2020
General election
Democratic primary election
2018
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2018
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
2016
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Rhode Island State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 29, 2016.
Incumbent Roger Picard ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 20 general election.[3][4]
Incumbent Roger Picard ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 20 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 20 Democratic Primary, 2016 | |
|---|---|
| Party | Candidate |
| Democratic |
2014
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Rhode Island State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 25, 2014. Incumbent Roger Picard was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2012
Picard won re-election in District 20. He was unopposed in both the Democratic primary on September 11 and the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
Rhode Island State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Roger Picard Incumbent |
97.8% | |
| Other | Write-in | 2.2% | |
| Total Votes | 7,903 |
2010
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2010
Picard was re-elected to District 20 in 2010. Picard defeated Republican Steven Orsini in the November 2 general election. He defeated Roger Jalette, Sr. in the September 14 Democratic primary.[13][14]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 20 | |
|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes |
| Roger Picard (D) |
5026 |
| Steven Orsini (R) | 2818 |
2008
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Picard was elected to the 20th District Seat in the Rhode Island State Senate. Picard had no challenger.[15]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Roger Picard did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Roger Picard did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Roger Picard did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2023
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| In 2023, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 16. ACLU of Rhode Island Legislators are tracked on their votes related to civil liberties. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. |
2022
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| In 2022, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 23. ACLU of Rhode Island Legislators are tracked on their votes related to civil liberties. Common Cause Rhode Island Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Environmental Council of Rhode Island Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. |
2021
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| In 2021, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 5 to July 1. ACLU of Rhode Island Legislators are tracked on their votes related to civil liberties. Common Cause Rhode Island Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Environmental Council of Rhode Island Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. |
2020
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| In 2020, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 7 to August 30. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. |
2019
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| In 2019, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 1 through June 30. ACLU of Rhode Island Legislators are tracked on their votes related to civil liberties. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. |
2018
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| In 2018, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 2 through June 25. Rhode Island ACLU Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil liberties. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. |
2017
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| In 2017, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 through June 20. Rhode Island ACLU Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil liberties. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. |
2016
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| In 2016, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 5 through June 18. Environmental Council of Rhode Island: 2015-2016 report card Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. National Federation of Independent Business in Rhode Island: 2016 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity: 2016 session freedom index Legislators are scored by the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity on their votes "affecting free-market, small-government, or constitutional principles."[16] Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity: 38 Studios voting record Legislators are scored based on their 38 Studios votes. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. |
2015
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| In 2015, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 6 through June 25. Environmental Council of Rhode Island: 2015-2016 report card Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity: 2015 session freedom index Legislators are scored by the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity on their votes "affecting free-market, small-government, or constitutional principles."[16] The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. |
2014
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| In 2014, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 7 to June 23. American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Voting Record Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to civil liberties. Environment Council of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Green Report Card Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues. National Federation of Independent Business in Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Voting Record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity: 2014 session freedom index Legislators are scored by the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity on their votes "affecting free-market, small-government, or constitutional principles."[16] |
2013
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| In 2013, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 1 to July 5. American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Voting Record Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to civil liberties. Environment Council of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Green Report Card Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues. National Federation of Independent Business in Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Voting Record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity: 2013 session freedom index Legislators are scored by the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity on their votes "affecting free-market, small-government, or constitutional principles."[16] |
2012
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| In 2012, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 to June 13. Environment Council of Rhode Island: 2011-2012 Green Report Card Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues. Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity: 2012 session freedom index Legislators are scored by the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity on their votes "affecting free-market, small-government, or constitutional principles."[16] |
2011
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Personal
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Picard and his wife, Diane, have three children.[2]
Noteworthy events
Grants to nonprofit organizations
In 2012, Rhode Island lawmakers issued 1.9millioninlegislativegrantstononprofitorganizations.ThesegrantswereawardedonanonpartisanbasisbyHouseSpeaker[GordonFox](/Gordon1.9 million in legislative grants to nonprofit organizations. These grants were awarded on a nonpartisan basis by House Speaker [Gordon Fox](/Gordon%5FFox "Gordon Fox") and Senate President [Teresa Paiva-Weed](/M.%5FTeresa%5FPaiva-Weed "M. Teresa Paiva-Weed") and were chosen based on the merits of the organizations' applications and requests by individual lawmakers. Though the [Rhode Island Supreme Court](/Judgepedia:Rhode%5FIsland%5FSupreme%5FCourt "Judgepedia:Rhode Island Supreme Court") ruled that the legislature has the authority to create grants as part of the budget, some critics called these grants wasteful government spending and said the money could be used to influence votes. Lawmakers in support of the grants claimed that they went to community organizations that were struggling to fill fundraising gaps or make up for a lack of resources that may no longer be available at the municipal level. According to an August 2013 report in Go Local Prov News, Picard was among the top 25 lawmakers who sponsored the most in grant funding, obtaining 1.9millioninlegislativegrantstononprofitorganizations.ThesegrantswereawardedonanonpartisanbasisbyHouseSpeaker[GordonFox](/Gordon27,500 for community organizations.[17][18]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ “ABC 6 Now (Providence, Rhode Island),” “Long-serving Rhode Island Senator Picard will not seek re-election,” April 9, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Roger Picard," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed October 5, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2016 general election results," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed June 30, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2016 Statewide Primary," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Candidates for Senator in General Assembly," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Results: Senator in General Assembly," accessed September 26, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Official 2014 general election results," accessed December 4, 2014
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2008 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
- ↑ Go Local Prov News, "RI Lawmakers Shell Out $1.9M in Controversial Legislative Grants," August 15, 2013
- ↑ Go Local Prov News, "Top 25 RI Legislators Who Got The Most Grants," August 15, 2013
Leadership
Senate President:Dominick Ruggerio
Majority Leader:Ryan Pearson
Minority Leader:Jessica de la Cruz
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Republican Party (5)
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