Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5612: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PROMOTION OF BIOFUELS ACT OF 2011
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5612 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PROMOTION OF BIOFUELS ACT OF 2011. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2025): 03/12/2025 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 the Promotion of Biofuels Act of 2011, which established a study commission to investigate the use and promotion of such fuels within the state, in its entirety.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| 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
- 03/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources