When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 5488 introduced?

HB 5488 was introduced on Feb 13, 2025.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 5488?

The latest action on HB 5488 by the House was: 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on Apr 23, 2025.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Bill HB 5488?

HB 5488 was introduced by Rebecca M. Kislak.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 5488 (2025 legislative session)

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Feb 13, 2025
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HB 5488

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AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACT (Creates the School Libraries Act.)

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House • Apr 23, 2025: 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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Companion bills: SB 639

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Rebecca M. Kislak
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(D - 4)
David Morales
primary
(D - 7)
June Speakman
primary
(D - 68)
Boylan
primary
Fogarty
primary
Potter
primary
Tanzi
primary
Lombardi
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Cruz
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Apr 23, 2025 | House
- 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 18, 2025 | House
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
Feb 13, 2025 | House
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education

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04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Alaina_Carter(Warwick Public Schools)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Alaina_Carter--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Alfred_Lima--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Alison_Ward(Teacher Librarian)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Alison_Ward--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Andrea M._Hajian--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Anne_ Pedro(Library Specialist)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Candice_Gabrielli--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Christina_Ash.(Library Media Specialist)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Christina_Ash--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Dan_Calisa--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Dan_Calise--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Eloise_Narrigan--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Greer_Monaghan(Library Media Specialist)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Greer_Monaghan--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Jeanette_Bradley--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Jennifer_Sweet(Elementary School Librarian)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Jeremy_Sencer(RI Federation of Teachers & Health Professionals)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Jeremy_Sencer(RIFTHP)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Jill_Krueger--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Joanne_Rich--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Kathleen_Odean(N Kingstown)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Kimberly_Yeaw(Providence Career Teachnical Academy)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Kimberly_Yeaw(School Library Media Specialist)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Melissa_Stevens(Cranston)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Melissa_Stevens--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Michelle_Bressler--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Michelle_Steever--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Ms. Anne_Pedro(Scituate High School)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Natasha_White(Library Specialist, Alfred Lima Elem School)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Nicole_Galipeau--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Patricia_Bastia(Teacher Middle School)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Patricia_Bastia(Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Peter_Quesnel--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Sarah_Morenon--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Shannon_McLoud--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Stephanie_Mills(Educator,Parent)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Steven_Brown(ACLU RI)--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Tasha_White--EDCPDF
House Education: 04-23-2025--H5488--Tina_Ash--EDCPDF

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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