Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5979: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

In committee Last action April 29, 2025: 04/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 5979 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): 04/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bill O'Brien (Democratic); Scott Slater (Democratic); Leo Felix (Democratic); Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); and 6 more.