Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5745: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION -- STUDENT SUCCESS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5745 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 -- STUDENT SUCCESS ACT. Primary sponsor: Jose Batista (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2025): 05/01/2025 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.
Reduces the time, from three (3) years to six (6) months, required for a nonimmigrant foreign national student, who has resided in Rhode Island, to be eligible to pay the same in-state tuition as any other Rhode Island student.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance