Rhode Island Bills

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 6258: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 24, 2025, AS "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915 TO 1923, AND IN HONOR OF ARMENIAN-AMERICANS

This House Resolution proclaims April 24, 2025, as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" in the State of Rhode Island. It also requests the President and U.S. Congress to call on the Turkish government to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide and make restitution, and expresses sympathy to the Armenian-American community.

Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Deb Fellela (D) Greg Costantino (D)

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 6261: HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND CONGRATULATING EVAN SMITH ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF DISCOVER NEWPORT

House Resolution 6261 is a commemorative resolution from the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It honors and congratulates Evan Smith on his retirement as President and CEO of Discover Newport, acknowledging his more than 40 years of contributions to the travel industry and the economic development of Newport and Bristol counties. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit a copy to Mr. Smith.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 6266: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS' DAY" ON APRIL 23, 2025, AND THANKING ALL THE DEDICATED STAFF WHO WORK TIRELESSLY IN SUPPORT OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Resolution 6266 celebrates "Administrative Professionals' Day" on April 23, 2025. This resolution specifically thanks the dedicated administrative staff who work in support of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 6260: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JOSEPH PRATT ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NEWPORT COUNTY

House Resolution 6260 is a commemorative resolution congratulating Joseph Pratt on his retirement as the Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. The resolution thanks Mr. Pratt for his leadership and numerous achievements, including growing the organization's staff and membership, improving its financial stability, achieving a 5-star rating, and expanding programs and facilities.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 6259: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 20-26 OF 2025 TO BE "MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

House Resolution 6259 proclaims April 20-26, 2025, as "Medical Laboratory Professionals Week" in Rhode Island. This resolution recognizes the vital contributions of medical laboratory professionals to the health and well-being of the state's residents.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 6264: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF POPE FRANCIS

House Resolution 6264 is a commemorative resolution from the Rhode Island House of Representatives. It expresses the House's deepest condolences on the passing of Pope Francis and directs that a certified copy of the resolution be sent to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and the Vatican.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 6262: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2025, TO BE "MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

House Resolution 6262 proclaims May of 2025 as "Motorcycle Awareness Month" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution urges all motorists to avoid distracted driving and aims to raise awareness about motorcycle safety for both riders and other drivers.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HR 6241: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE DOMINICK J. RUGGERIO, PRESIDENT AND DEAN OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE

This House Resolution expresses the deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences of the Rhode Island House of Representatives on the passing of the Honorable Dominick J. Ruggerio, who served as President of the Rhode Island Senate. It directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to his family and friends.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SR 965: SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK" ON APRIL 11TH - 17TH, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

SR 965 is a symbolic Senate resolution commemorating "Black Maternal Health Week" (April 11-17, 2025) in Rhode Island. It recognizes the disproportionate maternal health disparities faced by Black women and birthing people, citing statistics on higher rates of complications and mortality linked to systemic inequities. The resolution urges Rhode Islanders to advocate for policies addressing racism and bias in maternal care, without creating new laws or funding. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. This procedural resolution raises awareness but does not enact policy changes.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 6223: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, AS "AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill (HR 6223) is a symbolic resolution, not a law, that formally declares April 2025 as "Autism Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It recognizes the growing impact of autism (affecting about 1 in 36 children) and acknowledges efforts by individuals and agencies to support autistic residents and their families. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Autism Society of Rhode Island Chapter. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct policy changes or funding impacts but aims to raise public recognition of autism-related issues.

passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 6222: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING APRIL OF 2025, AS "ORGAN DONATION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This House Resolution designates April 2025 as "Organ Donation Month" in Rhode Island. It encourages residents to register as organ, eye, or tissue donors through the Rhode Island Donor Registry - primarily by adding the "Heart" symbol to driver's licenses, IDs, or real IDs at the Division of Motor Vehicles, or online at RegisterMe.org. The resolution highlights that 99% of Rhode Island donors register at the DMV and notes the state's goal of increasing donor registration to 50% of the driving population. It directs the Secretary of State to share the resolution with the DMV and New England Donor Services. (Note: This is a symbolic resolution, not a law with new requirements.)

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SR 964: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate Resolution (SR 964) formally designates April 2025 as "Financial Literacy Month" in Rhode Island. It does not create new laws or requirements but publicly recognizes the importance of financial education, urging all Rhode Islanders to participate in programs that improve skills like budgeting, saving, and avoiding financial scams. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to share the proclamation with the RI JumpStart Coalition, a group focused on financial literacy education. It directly affects the state's public awareness efforts, aligning with existing high school financial education standards established in 2021.

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