AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - APPROPRIATE DISABILITY LANGUAGE (Ensures appropriate disa...
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HB 5289 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - APPROPRIATE DISABILITY LANGUAGE (Ensures appropriate disability language is used in all job descriptions and statutes.)
Last action — 06/28/2019 Signed by Governor
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2019. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Read HB 5289 on the official Rhode Island source →Action History
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06/28/2019 Signed by Governor
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06/26/2019 Transmitted to Governor
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06/26/2019 Senate passed in concurrence
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06/25/2019 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/26/2019)
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06/19/2019 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
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06/14/2019 Scheduled for consideration (06/19/2019)
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06/13/2019 Referred to Senate Labor
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06/13/2019 House read and passed
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06/07/2019 Placed on House Calendar (06/13/2019)
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06/05/2019 Committee recommends passage
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05/31/2019 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2019)
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03/06/2019 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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03/01/2019 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2019)
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02/15/2019 Committee transferred to House H.E.W.
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02/06/2019 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Sponsors
- Mia A. Ackerman · Primary
- Joseph M. McNamara · Primary
- Amore · Primary
- Edith H. Ajello · Primary
- Jackson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on
Sponsors (5)
- Mia A. Ackerman Democratic
- Joseph M. McNamara Democratic
- Amore
- Edith H. Ajello Democratic
- Jackson
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (109)
109 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 109 →"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 |
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| Democratic | 38 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 69 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (75)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cassar | — | Yea |
| Hawkins | — | Yea |
| Lyle | — | Yea |
| Mendez | — | Yea |
| Millea | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| O'Brien | — | Yea |
| Almeida | — | Yea |
| Barros | — | Yea |
| Canario | — | Yea |
| Filippi | — | Yea |
| Jacquard | — | Yea |
| Johnston | — | Yea |
| Maldonado | — | Yea |
| McKiernan | — | Yea |
| Price | — | Yea |
| Serodio | — | Yea |
| Walsh | — | Yea |
| Ruggiero | — | Yea |
| Ucci | — | Yea |
| Vella-Wilkinson | — | Yea |
| Amore | — | Yea |
| Jackson | — | Not Voting |
| McLaughlin | — | Yea |
| Morin | — | Not Voting |
| Ranglin-Vassell | — | Yea |
| Tobon | — | Yea |
| Williams | — | Yea |
| Alex Marszalkowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Arthur Handy | Democratic | Yea |
| Arthur J. Corvese | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Patrick Kennedy | Democratic | Yea |
| Carol Hagan McEntee | Democratic | Yea |
| Charlene M. Lima | Democratic | Yea |
| Christopher R. Blazejewski | Democratic | Yea |
| David A. Bennett | Democratic | Yea |
| Deborah A. Fellela | Democratic | Yea |
| Edith H. Ajello | Democratic | Yea |
| Evan P. Shanley | Democratic | Yea |
| Grace Diaz | Democratic | Yea |
| Gregory J. Costantino | Democratic | Yea |
| Jason Knight | Democratic | Yea |
| John G. Edwards | Democratic | Yea |
| John J. Lombardi | Democratic | Yea |
| Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. | Democratic | Yea |
| Joseph M. McNamara | Democratic | Yea |
| Julie A. Casimiro | Democratic | Yea |
| June Speakman | Democratic | Yea |
| Justine A. Caldwell | Democratic | Yea |
| K. Joseph Shekarchi | Democratic | Yea |
| Karen Alzate | Democratic | Yea |
| Katherine S. Kazarian | Democratic | Yea |
| Kathleen A. Fogarty | Democratic | Yea |
| Lauren H. Carson | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Marvin L. Abney | Democratic | Yea |
| Mary Duffy Messier | Democratic | Yea |
| Mia A. Ackerman | Democratic | Yea |
| Patricia A. Serpa | 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 | Not Voting |
| Thomas E. Noret | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian C. Newberry | Republican | Yea |
| David J. Place | Republican | Yea |
| George A Nardone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael W. Chippendale | Republican | Yea |
| Robert J. Quattrocchi | Republican | Yea |
| Sherry Roberts | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 5289?
- HB 5289 is sponsored by Mia A. Ackerman (Democratic), Joseph M. McNamara (Democratic), Amore, Edith H. Ajello (Democratic), and Jackson.
- What is the current status of HB 5289?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2019. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 5289?
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