Who sponsors HB 5311?

HB 5311 is sponsored by Thomas E. Noret (Democratic), Nathan W. Biah (Democratic), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Jose F. Batista (Democratic), and Evan P. Shanley (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 5 D cosponsors

HB 5311 — AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS

Last action June 17, 2025 — 06/17/2025 Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 05, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 17, 2025.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
5 sponsors

5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

Allows the board of elections to tabulate mail ballots in local special elections in the same manner as in tabulate mail ballots in statewide elections.

Bill Text

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Action History

June 17, 2025
06/17/2025 Signed by Governor
June 13, 2025
06/13/2025 Transmitted to Governor
June 12, 2025
06/12/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
June 06, 2025
06/06/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2025)
May 27, 2025
05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
May 23, 2025
05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
May 02, 2025
05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
April 24, 2025
04/24/2025 House read and passed
April 18, 2025
04/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/24/2025)
April 03, 2025
04/03/2025 Committee recommends passage
March 28, 2025
03/28/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/03/2025)
March 18, 2025
03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
March 14, 2025
03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
February 05, 2025
02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (5)

Thomas E. Noret Democratic
Nathan W. Biah Democratic
Raymond A. Hull Democratic
Jose F. Batista Democratic
Evan P. Shanley Democratic

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

April 24, 2025

Passed 62 Yea · 4 Nay · 9 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	51	1	0	9
Independent	1	0	0	0
Republican	7	3	0	0
Unaffiliated	3	0	0	0
Total	62	4	0	9
% of votes cast	83%	5%	0%	12%

How each member voted (75)

Member	Party	Vote
Mr. Speaker	—	Yea
O'Brien	—	Yea
ShallcrossSmith	—	Yea
Alex Finkelman	Democratic	Not Voting
Alex Marszalkowski	Democratic	Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone	Democratic	Yea
Arthur Handy	Democratic	Yea
Arthur J. Corvese	Democratic	Yea
Brandon C. Potter	Democratic	Yea
Brandon T. Voas	Democratic	Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy	Democratic	Not Voting
Carol Hagan McEntee	Democratic	Yea
Charlene M. Lima	Democratic	Yea
Cherie L. Cruz	Democratic	Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski	Democratic	Yea
David A. Bennett	Democratic	Yea
David Morales	Democratic	Not Voting
Deborah A. Fellela	Democratic	Yea
Earl A. Read, III	Democratic	Yea
Edith H. Ajello	Democratic	Yea
Enrique George Sanchez	Democratic	Yea
Evan P. Shanley	Democratic	Yea
Grace Diaz	Democratic	Not Voting
Gregory J. Costantino	Democratic	Nay
Jacquelyn M. Baginski	Democratic	Yea
Jason Knight	Democratic	Yea
Jenni A. Furtado	Democratic	Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart	Democratic	Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan	Democratic	Yea
John G. Edwards	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
Jose F. Batista	Democratic	Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.	Democratic	Not Voting
Joseph M. McNamara	Democratic	Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo	Democratic	Yea
Julie A. Casimiro	Democratic	Yea
June Speakman	Democratic	Not Voting
Justine A. Caldwell	Democratic	Yea
Karen Alzate	Democratic	Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian	Democratic	Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty	Democratic	Yea
Lauren H. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Leonela Felix	Democratic	Yea
Marvin L. Abney	Democratic	Yea
Mary Duffy Messier	Democratic	Yea
Matt S. Dawson	Democratic	Yea
Megan L. Cotter	Democratic	Yea
Mia A. Ackerman	Democratic	Not Voting
Michelle E. McGaw	Democratic	Yea
Nathan W. Biah	Democratic	Yea
Patricia A. Serpa	Democratic	Yea
Ramon A. Perez	Democratic	Yea
Raymond A. Hull	Democratic	Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak	Democratic	Yea
Robert D. Phillips	Democratic	Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr.	Democratic	Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro	Democratic	Yea
Scott A. Slater	Democratic	Not Voting
Stephen M. Casey	Democratic	Yea
Susan R. Donovan	Democratic	Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi	Democratic	Yea
Terri Cortvriend	Democratic	Not Voting
Thomas E. Noret	Democratic	Yea
Tina L. Spears	Democratic	Yea
Jon D. Brien	Independent	Yea
Brian C. Newberry	Republican	Yea
Christopher G. Paplauskas	Republican	Yea
David J. Place	Republican	Yea
George A Nardone	Republican	Yea
Marie A. Hopkins	Republican	Yea
Michael W. Chippendale	Republican	Yea
Paul M. Santucci	Republican	Nay
Richard R. Fascia	Republican	Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi	Republican	Nay
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Nay

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Subjects

elections

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5311 do?: Allows the board of elections to tabulate mail ballots in local special elections in the same manner as in tabulate mail ballots in statewide elections.
Who sponsors HB 5311?: HB 5311 is sponsored by Thomas E. Noret (Democratic), Nathan W. Biah (Democratic), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Jose F. Batista (Democratic), and Evan P. Shanley (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5311?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 05, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 5311?: Track HB 5311 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 5311
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 05, 2025
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Thomas E. Noret

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