HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY 2026 AS "WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This bill declares May 2026 as Wildfire Awareness Month in Rhode Island to promote public education on wildfire prevention and preparedness. The resolution directly affects state residents and officials by encouraging awareness of wildfire risks and safe practices during the designated month. It serves as a commemorative measure to recognize the efforts of firefighters and emergency responders while highlighting the state's existing wildfire management programs. The bill does not create new laws or funding but focuses on raising awareness through an official state designation.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 21, 2026
Last action May 21, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
05/21/2026 House read and passed
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Kennedy
DDemocratic
P
Chris Blazejewski
DDemocratic
P
David Bennett
DDemocratic
P
David Place
RRepublican
P
Edith Ajello
DDemocratic
P
Kathleen Fogarty
DDemocratic
P
Katie Kazarian
DDemocratic
P
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
DDemocratic
P
Megan Cotter
DDemocratic
P
Mike Chippendale
RRepublican
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