Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 316: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE CORPORATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 316 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE CORPORATION. Primary sponsor: Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Bob Britto (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): 04/01/2025 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.
Requires a seventy-five percent (75%) supermajority vote by the board of directors to establish a quorum and to approve any action taken by the commerce corporation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce