Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5034: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS
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Plain-language summary
HB 5034 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS. Primary sponsor: Brian Newberry (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2025): 06/02/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows school committees to add item(s) not appearing in published notice to their agendas for purposes of discussion only if the revised agenda is filed with the secretary of state and posted on district website at least 48 hrs in advance of the meeting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/02/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 03/27/2025 House read and passed
- 03/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (03/27/2025)
- 02/27/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for consideration (02/27/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/12/2025)
- 01/10/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections