SB 74 is sponsored by Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), and Jonathon Acosta (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 7 D cosponsors

SB 74 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

Last action June 26, 2025 — 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 26, 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 82% · moderate confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
7 sponsors

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

Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes 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

Creates a special license plate for the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, Inc. that would support the Blackstone River Valley Environmental Clean-up and Education Fund.

Bill Text

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Action History

June 26, 2025
06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
June 23, 2025
06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
June 17, 2025
06/17/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
June 13, 2025
06/13/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/17/2025)
June 05, 2025
06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
June 02, 2025
06/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
May 07, 2025
05/07/2025 Referred to House Special Legislation
May 06, 2025
05/06/2025 Senate passed Sub A
May 01, 2025
05/01/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/06/2025)
April 30, 2025
04/30/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
April 29, 2025
04/29/2025 Proposed Substitute
April 25, 2025
04/25/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2025)
April 21, 2025
04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/23/2025)
April 18, 2025
04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration
March 05, 2025
03/05/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
February 28, 2025
02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2025)
February 24, 2025
02/24/2025 Meeting postponed (02/26/2025)
February 21, 2025
02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
January 23, 2025
01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Brian J. Thompson Democratic
Melissa Murray Democratic
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic
Robert Britto Democratic
Lori Urso Democratic
Jonathon Acosta Democratic

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (107)

107 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

IN CONCURRENCE

June 17, 2025

Passed 71 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	58	0	0	3
Independent	1	0	0	0
Republican	10	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	1
Total	71	0	0	4
% of votes cast	95%	0%	0%	5%

How each member voted (75)

Member	Party	Vote
Mr. Speaker	—	Yea
O'Brien	—	Not Voting
ShallcrossSmith	—	Yea
Alex Finkelman	Democratic	Yea
Alex Marszalkowski	Democratic	Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone	Democratic	Yea
Arthur Handy	Democratic	Not Voting
Arthur J. Corvese	Democratic	Not Voting
Brandon C. Potter	Democratic	Yea
Brandon T. Voas	Democratic	Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy	Democratic	Yea
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	Yea
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	Yea
Gregory J. Costantino	Democratic	Yea
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	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	Yea
Mia A. Ackerman	Democratic	Yea
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	Yea
Stephen M. Casey	Democratic	Not Voting
Susan R. Donovan	Democratic	Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi	Democratic	Yea
Terri Cortvriend	Democratic	Yea
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	Yea
Richard R. Fascia	Republican	Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi	Republican	Yea
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Yea

Official roll call →

Passage

May 06, 2025

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	30	0	0	2
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	1
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	35	0	0	3
% of votes cast	92%	0%	0%	8%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
Ruggerio	—	Not Voting
Madam President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri	Democratic	Yea
Brian J. Thompson	Democratic	Not Voting
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Lammis J. Vargas	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Yea
Lori Urso	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Not Voting
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
Todd M. Patalano	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 74 do?: Creates a special license plate for the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, Inc. that would support the Blackstone River Valley Environmental Clean-up and Education Fund.
Who sponsors SB 74?: SB 74 is sponsored by Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), and Jonathon Acosta (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 74?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 74?: Track SB 74 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 74
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 23, 2025
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Brian J. Thompson

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