Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 216: SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW RHODE ISLAND'S MINIMUM WAGE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SR 216 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW RHODE ISLAND'S MINIMUM WAGE. Primary sponsor: Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2025): 03/05/2025 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.
This resolution would extend the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study Rhode Island’s minimum wage from May 4, 2025, to May 4, 2026, and said commission would expire on January 4, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/05/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming