Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5962: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- INDEBTEDNESS OF TOWNS AND CITIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5962 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 -- INDEBTEDNESS OF TOWNS AND CITIES. Primary sponsor: Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), David Place (Republican), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), George Nardone (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): 03/27/2025 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.
Requires a municipality or quasi-public agency to file a report with the department of municipal finance if it has not made its payment to its other post-employment benefits trust fund or if it is less than thirty-five percent (35%) funded.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/27/2025 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