Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5342: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5342 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Arthur Handy (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): 02/27/2025 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.
Establishes an agricultural restricted receipt account within the department of environmental management. An advisory committee would be established to determine suggested uses of the funds in said account.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/27/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources