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Rhode IslandH50502025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES .

Sponsored By: Robert D. Phillips (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

New Blackstone Valley plates for drivers

Effective upon passage, the law authorizes Rhode Island to offer Blackstone Valley Tourism Council special license plates. Plates cannot be issued until minimum prepaid-order requirements are met. The Council handles the first order and must meet those requirements and submit paperwork before requesting production. The Council designs the plates with the motor vehicle agency, and State Police must approve the design. Drivers replace their regular plates, keep the same registration number, and carry their existing registration certificate, which remains valid.

Extra fees for Blackstone Valley plates

Drivers choosing these plates pay $40 extra at issuance, on top of the regular registration fee. Of that amount, $20 goes to the state general fund; $20 goes annually to the Council’s Blackstone River Valley Environmental Clean-up and Education Fund. Each later registration renewal costs $10 extra, allocated to the Council. Before receiving funds, the Council must submit an annual accounting report and must use Rhode Island-sourced money to benefit Rhode Island-based charities. Drivers receive no refund for canceling these plates early.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Robert D. Phillips

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Karen Alzate

    Democratic • House

  • Stephen M. Casey

    Democratic • House

  • Cherie L. Cruz

    Democratic • House

  • Joshua J. Giraldo

    Democratic • House

  • Jon D. Brien

    Independent • House

  • Alex Marszalkowski

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Messier

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer A. Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Brandon T. Voas

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 145 • No: 0

House vote • 6/20/2025

REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 72 • No: 0

House vote • 5/20/2025

REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES PASSAGE

Yes: 73 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 250

    6/26/2025Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/23/2025Governor

  3. House passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/20/2025House

  4. Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)

    6/18/2025House

  5. Senate passed Sub A

    6/18/2025Senate

  6. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)

    6/17/2025Senate

  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    6/12/2025

  8. Proposed Substitute

    6/11/2025

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)

    6/10/2025

  10. Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

    5/23/2025Senate

  11. House read and passed

    5/20/2025House

  12. Placed on House Calendar (05/20/2025)

    5/16/2025House

  13. Committee recommends passage

    5/15/2025

  14. Scheduled for consideration (05/15/2025)

    5/9/2025

  15. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    2/6/2025

  16. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/06/2025)

    1/31/2025

  17. Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation

    1/15/2025House

Bill Text

  • H5050 - As Introduced

    1/15/2025

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  • H5050 - Substitute

    1/15/2025

    HTMLPDF

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