Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 453: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 453 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES. Primary sponsor: Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2025): 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that the state's share to public libraries be fixed at twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount appropriated by the city or town in their budgets for fiscal year 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance