Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5399: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5399 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican). 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.
Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Independent 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
“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)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance