Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 311: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 311 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE. Primary sponsor: Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 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.
Requires the department of administration to provide a list of certified minority and women-owned business enterprises to each prospective contractor of a construction project.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 House passed in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/05/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/02/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- 04/02/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming