Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5599: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5599 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2025): 04/16/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a corrections education and vocational planning group (CEVPG) to consider opportunities for career and educational programming.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/16/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education