Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5703: AN ACT RELATING TO THE KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT -- BONDS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5703 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO THE KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT -- BONDS. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 18, 2025): 04/18/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the maximum amount of the Kingston water district bonding authority from four million dollars ($4,000,000) to fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/18/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 04/10/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 04/10/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 04/02/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/10/2025)
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/01/2025)
- 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Finance
- 03/18/2025 House read and passed
- 03/14/2025 Placed on House Calendar (03/18/2025)
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/11/2025)
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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