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Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 49: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF RI

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SR 49 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF RI. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2025): 05/01/2025 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.

SUMHLC) (This resolution would authorize an appropriation of the sum of $250,000 to the Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lammis VargasPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate28
Bob BrittoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate18
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Walter FelagPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate10
Hanna GalloPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate27
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/29/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
  3. 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
  4. 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
  5. 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source