Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5145: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5145 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS. Primary sponsor: Robert Craven (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2025): 05/21/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows for trucks with a gross vehicle weight of eight thousand pounds (8,000 lbs.) or less to have passenger registration license plates.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Alex Marszalkowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| 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
- 05/21/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2025)
- 01/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance