HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JOSEPHINE B. FINNEGAN
This is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 7062) passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on January 13, 2026, to express condolences for the passing of Josephine B. Finnegan. It formally extends "deepest sympathy and condolences" to her family - specifically her children Rosemary Finnegan and Kevin Finnegan - and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to them. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding; it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to her life and legacy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
01/13/2026 House read and passed
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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