Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 6255: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RETURN OF CENTRAL FALLS SCHOOLS TO LOCAL GOVERNANCE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HR 6255 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RETURN OF CENTRAL FALLS SCHOOLS TO LOCAL GOVERNANCE. Primary sponsor: Bob Phillips (Democratic), Casimiro, Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the city of Central Falls, via home rule charter or city ordinance, to create a school board with all powers and duties thereto, to govern the Central Falls school district.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/19/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/17/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/15/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/15/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/17/2025)
- 05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
- 04/23/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance