Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 5789: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 FOR THE MESHANTICUT LAKE PAVED WALKING PATH IN CRANSTON
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 5789 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 FOR THE MESHANTICUT LAKE PAVED WALKING PATH IN CRANSTON. Primary sponsor: Arthur Handy (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): 05/13/2025 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 $1,000,000 for the Meshanticut Lake paved walking path in Cranston.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/03/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance