Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

SB 20 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

Last action — 05/07/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Directs the commissioner of postsecondary education to prepare a strategic plan for public higher education which is aligned with the goals of the board of education's strategic plan.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 05/07/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2025)

  3. 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education

Sponsors

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 20 do?
Directs the commissioner of postsecondary education to prepare a strategic plan for public higher education which is aligned with the goals of the board of education's strategic plan.
Who sponsors SB 20?
SB 20 is sponsored by Melissa Murray (Democratic), Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), and Jonathon Acosta (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 20?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 20?
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