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

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

  • 05-17-2023

    Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  • 06-02-2023

    Scheduled for consideration (06/06/2023)

  • 06-06-2023

    Committee recommends passage

  • 06-06-2023

    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

    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