Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5997: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- INSPECTOR GENERAL
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5997 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- INSPECTOR GENERAL. Primary sponsor: Brian Newberry (Republican), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Mary Messier (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), George Nardone (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): 04/09/2025 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.
Establishes the office of inspector general as an independent administrative agency charged with the responsibility to investigate, detect, and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance