Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5400: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5400 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES. Primary sponsor: Robert Craven (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (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.
Requires that the state's share to public libraries be fixed at twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount appropriated by the city or town in their budgets for fiscal year 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“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