Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5191: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5191 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): 02/06/2025 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.
Designates as the state music, the genre of rhythm and blues which contains elements of pop, soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/06/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation