Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5519: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE

In committee Last action March 25, 2025: 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 5519 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Stephen Casey (Democratic); Jon Brien (Independent); Doc Corvese (Democratic); Dick Fascia (Republican); and 6 more.