Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5978: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5978 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): 04/29/2025 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.
Provides that in local educational agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance