Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 547: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 547 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): 05/20/2025 Meeting postponed (05/20/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows school bus drivers in Massachusetts and Connecticut who have a valid CDL license in good standing be exempt from the licensing requirements in Rhode Island to transport school children.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/20/2025 Meeting postponed (05/20/2025)
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary