HB 5519 — AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE
Last action — 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Repeals authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college.
Bill Text
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Read HB 5519 on the official Rhode Island source →Action History
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03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
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02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
Sponsors
- Stephen M. Casey · Primary
- Jon D. Brien · Primary
- Arthur J. Corvese · Primary
- Richard R. Fascia · Primary
- Christopher G. Paplauskas · Primary
- Sherry Roberts · Primary
- Samuel A. Azzinaro · Primary
- Michael W. Chippendale · Primary
- John G. Edwards · Primary
- Brian C. Newberry · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on
Sponsors (10)
- Stephen M. Casey Democratic
- Jon D. Brien Independent
- Arthur J. Corvese Democratic
- Richard R. Fascia Republican
- Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican
- Sherry Roberts Republican
- Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic
- Michael W. Chippendale Republican
- John G. Edwards Democratic
- Brian C. Newberry Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (104)
104 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 104 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 49 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 65 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (75)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cardillo | — | Yea |
| Cruz | — | Yea |
| Fenton-Fung | — | Yea |
| Henries | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| O'Brien | — | Yea |
| Rea | — | Yea |
| ShallcrossSmith | — | Yea |
| Vella-Wilkinson | — | Yea |
| Alex Finkelman | Democratic | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Carol Hagan McEntee | Democratic | Yea |
| Charlene M. Lima | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Christopher R. Blazejewski | Democratic | Yea |
| David A. Bennett | Democratic | Yea |
| David Morales | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Deborah A. Fellela | Democratic | Yea |
| Edith H. Ajello | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Enrique George Sanchez | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Evan P. Shanley | Democratic | Yea |
| Grace Diaz | Democratic | Yea |
| Gregory J. Costantino | Democratic | Yea |
| Jacquelyn M. Baginski | Democratic | Yea |
| Jason Knight | 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 | Yea |
| Joseph M. McNamara | Democratic | Yea |
| Joshua J. Giraldo | Democratic | Yea |
| Julie A. Casimiro | Democratic | Yea |
| June Speakman | Democratic | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Mia A. Ackerman | Democratic | Yea |
| Michelle E. McGaw | Democratic | Yea |
| Nathan W. Biah | Democratic | Yea |
| Patricia A. Serpa | Democratic | Yea |
| Ramon A. Perez | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Raymond A. Hull | Democratic | Yea |
| Rebecca M. Kislak | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert D. Phillips | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Robert E. Craven, Sr. | Democratic | Yea |
| Samuel A. Azzinaro | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Scott A. Slater | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephen M. Casey | Democratic | Yea |
| Susan R. Donovan | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Teresa Ann Tanzi | Democratic | Yea |
| Terri Cortvriend | Democratic | Yea |
| Thomas E. Noret | Democratic | Yea |
| Tina L. Spears | Democratic | Yea |
| Jon D. Brien | Independent | Not Voting |
| Brian C. Newberry | Republican | Yea |
| David J. Place | Republican | Yea |
| Elaine J. Morgan | Republican | Yea |
| George A Nardone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael W. Chippendale | Republican | Yea |
| Robert J. Quattrocchi | Republican | Yea |
| Sherry Roberts | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 5519 do?
- Repeals authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college.
- Who sponsors HB 5519?
- HB 5519 is sponsored by Stephen M. Casey (Democratic), Jon D. Brien (Independent), Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), Richard R. Fascia (Republican), Christopher G. Paplauskas (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), John G. Edwards (Democratic), and Brian C. Newberry (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 5519?
- 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 HB 5519?
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