Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5870: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5870 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2025): 03/13/2025 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.
Defines public-private partnerships and provide the framework to encourage the use of public-private partnerships for proposals for state purchases.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections