"Since I’ve been in office, I’ve accomplished a lot of big things, from codifying Roe v. Wade to creating early voting, and just this year holding institutions accountable for childhood sex abuse."

Today, in this edition of CriptheVote, we will be discussing how these duties affect RI residents with disabilities  incumbent RI state Senator Dawn Euer,  We will also address accessible campaigning and the impact some federal changes might have on RI residents with disabilities.

Helping Rhode Islanders with past convictions rebuild their lives reduces repeat offenses and strengthens communities.

This position is not an entry-level position. It has very serious impacts on people’s wallets. - Sen. Dawn Euer

An amendment introduced by Sen. Dawn Euer, a Newport Democrat, narrowly failed, by a 16-22 vote that united progressives and Republicans in a failed attempt to protect ratepayers from bearing the cost for roadpaving work by the utility company.

STATE HOUSE — The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer to ensure contraception remains covered by nsurers in Rhode Island, even if the coverage requirements in the Affordable Care Act are overturned.

Providence Journal

Are you one of the 6,500 people whose E-ZPass transponders died last year and who started getting surprise bills from the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority?

STATE HOUSE — The Senate approved legislation from Sen. Dawn Euer to seek Jamestown voters’ approval in November for up to $3 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects Thursday, May 7.

STATE HOUSE — Sen. Dawn Euer has introduced legislation to limit which public utility company costs are born by ratepayers and to cap increases to their capital spending plans.

Jamestown Press

Jamestown residents over the age of 65 could begin receiving increased tax relief in the upcoming fiscal year. The General Assembly approved legislation last week that allows Jamestown to increase the tax exemption for senior citizens. The town council must now amend the local ordinance to reflect the changes made at the state level.

Newport Democrat says legislation would require the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to replace expiring transponders and notify drivers of unpaid tolls

State Senator Dawn Euer announced her campaign for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate, where she has represented Newport and Jamestown since 2017. Sen. Euer held her official campaign kickoff on May 2, at the Playhouse Kitchen in Newport.

STATE HOUSE — Sen. Dawn Euer has introduced legislation to cap the annual increases to public utility company capital spending plans and limit which of their business expenses are covered by ratepayers.

STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer and Rep. Alex Finkelman to provide tax relief to Jamestown’s seniors.

STATE HOUSE — Sen. Dawn Euer has introduced legislation that would not only protect Newport’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center from potential closure, but would provide protection for birthing centers across Rhode Island.

By Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Dawn Euer

Rhode Island is facing a home insurance crisis. Premiums are skyrocketing, and many people can’t get insurance at all. Companies are canceling policies, issuing blanket refusals to renew policies and in some cases leaving the state entirely.

STATE HOUSE — Legislation from Sen. Dawn Euer to protect consumers from unexpected price increases by banning data-driven pricing practices will be heard in committee today.

The Newport state senator reflects on the U.S. war in Iran, Rhode Island’s renewable energy future and the political fallout after losing her Senate committee chairmanship

Jamestown Press

Jamestown state Sen. Dawn Euer is co-sponsoring legislation to protect groundwater resources from overuse and overdevelopment.

It’s a similar concern shared by Sen. Dawn Euer, a Newport Democrat who cast the lone vote against McCaffrey’s advancement.

Euer was deputy director for the successful campaign to legalize same-sex marriage in 2013. With LGTBQ+ rights under the crosshairs of the Trump administration, she said it’s “critically important” that the District Court vacancy is filled by someone with a record of protecting civil liberties.

“I think it’s possible he evolved, but I don’t think based on words we should be awarding a lifetime appointment,” she said in an interview. “If someone evolves in one direction, can they evolve in another?”

A new law sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer and Rep. Arthur Handy will prepare Rhode Island for the development of electric energy storage systems as it moves away from carbon emission-producing fuels and toward renewable energy.

The legislation (2024-S 2499A, 2024-H 7811aa), which was signed into law Wednesday, sets a series of benchmarks for energy storage capacity for Rhode Island’s power grid and directs the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank and the Office of Energy Resources to develop and fund programs to meet these goals.

STATE HOUSE — Sen. Dawn Euer has introduced legislation to limit which public utility company costs are born by ratepayers and to cap increases to their capital spending plans.

STATE HOUSE — Sen. Dawn Euer has introduced legislation to catch undiagnosed heart conditions in children by ensuring that screening questions about family cardiac history and cardiac symptoms are incorporated in all annual physicals and sports preparticipation physicals for children 19 and under.

STATE HOUSE — Sen. Dawn Euer has introduced legislation to increase the financial transparency of nursing homes and their business partners and ensure that public funds are used efficiently to improve patient care and staff conditions.

STATE HOUSE — The Senate Education Committee will hear testimony on a bill from Sen. Dawn Euer to improve the critical thinking skills of students by adding media literacy to the standards of civic education taught in Rhode Island schools.

A month after Councilman Eddie Ross questioned his state delegation, Rep. Alex Finkelman and Sen. Dawn Euer, about the lack of safety barriers or netting on the bridges connected to Jamestown, legislation has been introduced to address just that.

What's Up Newp

Sen. Dawn Euer (D. – Dist. 13, Newport and Jamestown) shared the results of her recent 2025 Constituent Survey with constituents by email on Friday, February 21. The survey covered various topics, including climate change, healthcare access, and the impact of short-term rentals.

While Rhode Islanders can avoid the costly and complex process of probate when they pass along financial assets like pension plans and life insurance policies to a named beneficiary, these mechanisms do not exist for Rhode Islanders looking to leave their home to a loved one after their death. Legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer would give Rhode Islanders this option.

“Every year I hear from constituents who want to pass along the family home without the time, headache and costly legal fees associated with probate or a trust,” said Senator Euer (D-District 13, Newport, Jamestown).

STATE HOUSE — While Rhode Islanders can avoid the costly and complex process of probate when they pass along financial assets like pension plans and life insurance policies to a named beneficiary, these mechanisms do not exist for Rhode Islanders looking to leave their home to a loved one after their death. Legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer would give Rhode Islanders this option.

STATE HOUSE — The Rhode Island Medical Society honored Sen. Dawn Euer with its Civic Leadership award at its annual meeting Thursday at the Squantum Association in Riverside.

The Public's Radio

The Newport progressive first won office in 2017, when she got more than 60 percent of the vote in a four-way special election. In the time since, she’s sponsored a series of bills on healthcare, the environment and other issues. Euer is part of a rising generation of younger leaders in the state, and her time in the Senate has coincided with the chamber’s move somewhat to the left.

STATE HOUSE — Senate Judiciary Chairwoman Dawn Euer and Rep. Jennifer Boylan attended a White House meeting dedicated to state-level legislative gun violence prevention efforts last week.

STATE HOUSE – Two new laws sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson and Sen. Dawn Euer will enable Newport to raise its landing and boarding fees for cruise ships and to seek city voters’ approval in November for $98.5 million bond for infrastructure improvements. Both bills were backed by the City Council, approved by the General Assembly in mid-June and signed into law by Gov. Daniel McKee last week.

STATE HOUSE — A new law sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer and Rep. Arthur Handy will prepare Rhode Island for the development of electric energy storage systems as it moves away from carbon emission-producing fuels and toward renewable energy.

STATE HOUSE — Gov. Dan McKee has signed legislation introduced by Rep. John G. Edwards and Sen. Dawn Euer to protect medical providers who provide transgender and reproductive health care services in Rhode Island from civil or criminal suits from other states or their residents.

STATE HOUSE — Gov. Dan McKee has signed legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer and Rep. Leonela Felix requiring workers in domestic service to be paid Rhode Island’s minimum wage.

Measure establishes clarity on reporting suspicious signatures on nomination papers

STATE HOUSE – Legislation sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer and Rep. June S. Speakman to establish a clear process for reporting and investigating cases of suspected signature fraud involving candidates’ nomination papers has been signed into law.

STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly today voted to approve legislation from Sen. Dawn Euer and Rep. Jason Knight to allow nursing home residents to choose to have cameras installed in their rooms.

STATE HOUSE — The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer to allow Jamestown to limit expansion of its water supply to within the boundaries of its public water district.

Rhode Island Current

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer’s bill would protect doctors and others who provide gender-affirming care and reproductive health services

Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island

In a time when states across the country are restricting access to essential care, Rhode Island is taking a stand against the intrusion of politics into personal health care decisions. Spearheaded by Senate Judiciary Chair Dawn Euer and Representative John G. “Jay” Edwards, the Health Care Provider Shield Bill (S2262/H7577) is a crucial step in safeguarding Rhode Island's health care system, protecting health care providers, and ensuring access to essential care for all.

What's Up Newp

Senator Euer looks back at the last session and ahead at what she hopes to accomplish in 2024.

Newport Daily News

Dawn Euer is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year, a recognition of women across the country who have made a significant impact.