Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 5477: JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HR 5477 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 3, 2025): 07/03/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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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 for the formal establishment of “Main Street Rhode Island”.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/03/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/21/2025 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance