Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5252: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUDGET COMMISSION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5252 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUDGET COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): 04/04/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates a budget commission to oversee the Warwick schools district until such time as the fiscal year 2025 - 2026 Warwick school budget is approved.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/04/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 03/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 03/27/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 03/20/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/27/2025)
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Referred to Senate Finance
- 02/25/2025 House passed Sub A
- 02/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (02/25/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 02/11/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 02/10/2025 Scheduled for consideration (02/12/2025)
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