Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5204: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5204 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Casimiro, Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): 04/29/2025 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 an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance