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passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8418: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENRICO CARUSO SOCIETY IN MANVILLE, RHODE ISLAND ON APRIL 18, 2026

This bill is a House Resolution that officially celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Enrico Caruso Society in Manville, Rhode Island, on April 18, 2026. The resolution recognizes the organization's century-long history of providing support to Italian immigrants and fostering community through events and services. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the society's president, Jack Correira, as a formal acknowledgment of their contributions.
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Jennifer Boylan (D) Deb Fellela (D) Brian Kennedy (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8423: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 9, 2026, TO BE "RHODE ISLAND HOME VISITING DAY"

This bill designates April 9, 2026, as "Rhode Island Home Visiting Day" to highlight the importance of home visiting programs for families. It directly affects parents, children, and the organizations that provide these services, which offer support to pregnant individuals and young families. The resolution encourages residents to recognize these programs as vital resources for healthy child development and directs state officials to send copies of the proclamation to relevant health and human services leaders.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates a day to highlight home visiting programs, which provide vital health and support services to families and children.85% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Karen Alzate (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Scott Slater (D) Cherie Cruz (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8424: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 9, 2026, AS "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915 TO 1923, AND IN HONOR OF ARMENIAN-AMERICANS

This House Resolution designates April 9, 2026, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in Rhode Island to honor the 1.5 million Armenians killed between 1915 and 1923. The bill also requests that the U.S. President and Congress urge the Turkish government to acknowledge the historical events as genocide and provide restitution for the victims. Additionally, the resolution expresses sympathy to the Armenian-American community in Rhode Island and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to relevant state and national officials.
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Chris Paplauskas (R) Brian Kennedy (D) Doc Corvese (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8422: HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNIZING ITS ENDURING IMPACT ON THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF RHODE ISLANDERS

This bill honors Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc. on its 50th anniversary and recognizes its contributions to mental health care in Rhode Island. The resolution acknowledges the organization's history, its merger in 2018, and its role in providing comprehensive behavioral health services. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the organization's president and CEO.
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Grace Diaz (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8425: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE 2026 14TH ANNUAL PROSTART® HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION AND WISHING THEM SUCCESS AT THE NATIONAL PROSTART® INVITATIONAL

This House Resolution congratulates students and instructors from the Warwick Area and Chariho Career and Technical Centers for winning the 2026 Rhode Island ProStart High School Competition. The bill formally recognizes their achievements in culinary arts, foodservice management, and hospitality tourism categories and authorizes the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to the winning schools. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of the teams' success in the state competition.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes student achievements in culinary arts and hospitality programs, validating and encouraging educational initiatives.95% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Tina Spears (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8419: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH A. ABBATE

This bill is a House Resolution expressing condolences on the passing of Honorable Joseph A. Abbate, a former Rhode Island judge and public servant. The resolution acknowledges his distinguished career in law and public service, including his roles as a municipal judge and Director of the Law Revision Office. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to Abbate's family as a formal gesture of sympathy.
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Joseph Solomon (D) Brian Newberry (R) Jon Brien (I)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SR 3209: SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE 2026 14TH ANNUAL PROSTART® HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION AND WISHING THEM SUCCESS AT THE NATIONAL PROSTART® INVITATIONAL

This Senate resolution congratulates students and instructors from the Warwick Area and Chariho Career and Technical Centers for winning the 2026 Rhode Island ProStart High School Competition. It recognizes the achievements of the top teams in culinary arts, foodservice management, and hospitality tourism, which will now advance to represent the state at the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send official copies of the resolution to the two winning schools as a formal acknowledgment of their success.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes and celebrates student achievements in vocational education programs, validating and encouraging participation in career and technical education competitions.80% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Elaine Morgan (R)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SR 3208: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 9, 2026, TO BE "RHODE ISLAND HOME VISITING DAY"

This Senate Resolution officially designates April 9, 2026, as "Rhode Island Home Visiting Day" to highlight the importance of home visiting services for families. The measure encourages state residents to acknowledge these programs, which connect parents with resources to promote child health and development. Additionally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the proclamation to the directors of the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates a day to highlight home visiting services, which improve child health access and family resources.75% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 2270: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SITUS AND OWNERSHIP OF TAXABLE PROPERTY

Clarifies that buildings on leased land in the town of South Kingstown shall be taxed as real estate whether or not the leases are in writing or recorded.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies tax situs for leased buildings, ensuring real estate taxation regardless of lease documentation, closing a potential loophole in tax collection.85% confidence
Sue Sosnowski (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SR 3205: SENATE RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE VALIANT INTERVENTION EFFORTS OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE JOSEPH J. MCBURNEY AND HEAD OF SECURITY, DANA SMITH ON BEHALF OF HIS COURT INTERN WHO WAS WRONGFULLY IDENTIFIED AND TARGETED BY IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

This Senate resolution honors Superior Court Judge Joseph J. McBurney and Head of Security Dana Smith for their actions during an incident where ICE agents mistakenly targeted a high school intern working in the Rhode Island Superior Court. The document details how the judge and security staff protected the student by keeping him inside a car while agents surrounded them, eventually confirming the intern's identity was misidentified. The resolution formally commends these individuals for their intervention and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the commendation to both men. This legislative text serves as a formal recognition of their conduct rather than a change in laws or court procedures.
Jonathon Acosta (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lammis Vargas (D) David Tikoian (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 7, 2026

HR 8413: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING APRIL OF 2026, AS "ORGAN DONATION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This resolution officially designates April 2026 as Organ Donation Month in Rhode Island to raise awareness about the need for organ and tissue donors. It encourages residents to register as donors through the state's driver's license system or online, aiming to increase the number of people willing to donate life-saving parts. The measure directs the Secretary of State to share the resolution with relevant state and regional organizations to promote the observance.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes organ donation awareness to save lives and improve access to life-saving transplants.90% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Bob Phillips (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Brian Kennedy (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 7, 2026

HR 8410: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE THE "MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill officially designates April 2026 as the 'Month of the Military Child' within the State of Rhode Island to honor the sacrifices of military families. The resolution highlights the challenges faced by military children, such as frequent school transitions, and specifically acknowledges the Middletown School District for serving a significant number of these students. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the proclamation to the Middletown School Committee and Superintendent William J. Niemeyer to facilitate local observance.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates 'Month of the Military Child' to honor military families and acknowledges schools serving these students, showing supportive recognition.85% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Terri Cortvriend (D) Tom Noret (D) Alex Finkelman (D)
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