Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5947: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMS
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 5947 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMS. Primary sponsor: Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Finance
- 06/03/2025 House read and passed
- 05/30/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/20/2025)
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing