Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 334: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 334 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT. Primary sponsor: Lou Raptakis (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Elaine Morgan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2025): 06/03/2025 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.
Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2025)
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance