Sen. Britto named chairman of Senate Committee on Commerce

State House — Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) has appointed Sen. Robert Britto (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, which considers legislation and matters relating to financial institutions, business regulation, property and casualty insurance, technology and telecommunications.

He will also serve as vice chairman of the Committee on Environment and Agriculture, which considers issues relating to the conservation of air, land, water, plants, animals, minerals and other natural resources of the state.

Senator Britto was first elected to the Senate in 2022.