Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5723: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE-OWNED AND OPERATED PRINTING FACILITIES PREFERENCE ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5723 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE-OWNED AND OPERATED PRINTING FACILITIES PREFERENCE ACT. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (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 any state agency that prints more than fifty (50) copies of a contract, publication, brochure, notice, or promotional material to use state-owned or operated print shop capable of processing the material.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| 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
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/03/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/30/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/20/2025)
- 03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections