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Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 5234: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THE 2-1-1 HUMAN SERVICES HOTLINE

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HR 5234 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THE 2-1-1 HUMAN SERVICES HOTLINE. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Casimiro, Tom Noret (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): 04/24/2025 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.

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the United Way of Rhode Island to provide operational support for the 2-1-1 system.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Tom NoretPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Jenni FurtadoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse64
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
  3. 01/29/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source