HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES
This bill is a House Resolution that formally expresses condolences to the families of several individuals who have passed away. It directly affects the bereaved families of the deceased, including Richard F. Graham, Jr., Joseph R. Degnan, Sr., Martha M. Farrell, and others listed in the resolution. The key provision requests the Secretary of State to send properly inscribed memorials to each bereaved family as a gesture of sympathy. This is a procedural resolution with no policy changes, serving only to acknowledge the loss and extend official condolences from the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Mar 12, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
03/12/2026 House read and passed
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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