Legislative Updates

2023

S 0445:

Includes all books, periodicals and papers in the keeping of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society to be placed under the care of the state librarian.

Read the full text for S 0445 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.

Sponsor(s):

Senator Tiara T. Mack
Senator Robert Britto
Senator Jonathon Acosta
Senator Linda L. Ujifusa
Senator Victoria Gu
Senator Pamela J. Lauria
Senator Bridget G. Valverde
Senator Meghan E. Kallman
Senator Valarie J. Lawson
Senator Alana DiMario

Actions:

02-16-2023

Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
05-12-2023

Agenda

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/17/2023)
05-17-2023

Committee recommended measure be held for further study
06-02-2023

Agenda

Scheduled for consideration (06/06/2023)
06-06-2023

Committee recommends passage
06-06-2023

Senate Calendar

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/13/2023)
06-08-2023

Senate read and passed
06-09-2023

Referred to House State Government & Elections
06-12-2023

House Calendar

Placed on House Calendar (06/13/2023)
06-13-2023

House passed in concurrence
06-15-2023

Transmitted to Governor
06-20-2023

Signed by Governor

Companion Bill: H 5615