Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5684: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5684 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the department of administration to provide a list of certified minority and women-owned business enterprises to each prospective contractor of a construction project.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/02/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- 05/30/2025 Referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
- 05/29/2025 House read and passed
- 05/23/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/29/2025)
- 05/06/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/06/2025)
- 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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