Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 5847: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE FINDINGS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE FLOODING OF THE PAWTUXET RIVER
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Plain-language summary
HR 5847 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE FINDINGS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE FLOODING OF THE PAWTUXET RIVER. Primary sponsor: Paul Santucci (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), David Bennett (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Tom Noret (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): 05/20/2025 House passed Sub A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates an 11-member commission to study and provide recommendations and potential solutions to address the flooding of the Pawtuxet River, and who would report back by March 2, 2026, and would expire on June 2, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/20/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/20/2025)
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/13/2025)
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources