Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 6017: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $450,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 6017 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $450,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): 05/22/2025 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.
This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $450,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/22/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance