Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5453: 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 5453 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Marvin Abney (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): 04/08/2025 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.
Replaces CRMC with a newly created division of coastal resources management, a state entity within the DEM and would transfer all authority to the DEM with duties and responsibilities to be carried out by the division of coastal resources management.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Abney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections