Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1010: AN ACT IN AMENDMENT OF AN ACT PASSED AT THE JANUARY SESSION A.D. 1942 ENTITLED "AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1010 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on May 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT IN AMENDMENT OF AN ACT PASSED AT THE JANUARY SESSION A.D. 1942 ENTITLED "AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT". Primary sponsor: Thomas Paolino (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican). 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.
Amends the public law incorporating Western Coventry Fire District to require a referendum & affirmative vote of the fire district electors prior to any merge/consolidation of the district with any other district or with the fire department of Coventry.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“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)
- 05/02/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government