Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5519: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5519 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): 03/25/2025 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.
Repeals authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections