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passed · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HR 8515: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 3-9, 2026, TO BE "COMPOSTING AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates May 3-9, 2026, as Composting Awareness Week in Rhode Island. It aims to raise public awareness about the environmental and economic benefits of composting, such as reducing waste, conserving water, and improving soil health. The resolution encourages the Governor and the Department of Environmental Management to hold related activities and invites all Rhode Islanders to participate in composting efforts.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes composting to reduce waste, conserve water, and improve soil health, directly advancing environmental protection goals.90% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Terri Cortvriend (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 8499: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PROPER MANAGEMENT OF UNUSED PAINT

HB 8499 repeals the existing state laws that established a program for collecting and recycling unused household paint. This change directly affects paint manufacturers, retailers, and consumers by removing the legal requirement for a statewide paint stewardship system. The bill eliminates provisions that previously mandated producers to fund a nonprofit organization responsible for managing paint disposal and recycling. Consequently, the specific rules for how unused paint must be collected, transported, and processed are no longer in effect.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals paint recycling laws, removing requirements for producers to fund disposal and recycling, thereby weakening environmental protections.90% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Jon Brien (I) Jackie Baginski (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HR 8516: HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS “EYEGLASS RECYCLING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates May 2026 as 'Eyeglass Recycling Month' in Rhode Island to promote awareness of vision health and environmental responsibility. It encourages residents to donate used eyeglasses to local Lions Clubs and community collection sites, which then contribute to a global initiative that recycles usable frames for distribution to underserved populations worldwide. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the Rhode Island Lions Sight Foundation and Lions Clubs International.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes eyeglass recycling to reduce waste and environmental impact, aligning with conservation goals.80% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Terri Cortvriend (D) Deb Fellela (D) Grace Diaz (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HR 8514: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MAY 3 THROUGH MAY 9, 2026, AS "NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Rhode Island. It directly affects correctional staff working for the state's Department of Corrections and the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers. The resolution serves to honor their service and raise awareness of the duties and sacrifices they make in safeguarding citizens. The Secretary of State is instructed to send certified copies of this recognition to the relevant department director and union president.
Joe Shekarchi (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Earl Read (D) Alex Marszalkowski (D) Jon Brien (I)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HR 8518: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2026, TO BE "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill is a House resolution that officially designates May 2026 as Older Americans Month within the State of Rhode Island. It directly affects the state's recognition of older adults by authorizing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging. The text highlights the contributions of seniors and notes the historical role of Congressman John Fogarty in establishing federal support for older Americans, but it does not create new laws or funding. The measure serves as a commemorative proclamation rather than a substantive policy change.
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Terri Cortvriend (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Lauren Carson (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SR 3246: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 4TH THROUGH MAY 8TH OF 2026, TO BE "TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate resolution designates the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week" throughout Rhode Island. The measure directly affects the approximately 21,000 public school teachers, administrators, and staff employed across the state's cities and towns. By formally proclaiming this specific timeframe, the resolution aims to publicly acknowledge the contributions of educators to student development and community life. The Secretary of State is authorized to send certified copies of this declaration to the leaders of the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association of Rhode Island.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates Teacher Appreciation Week to publicly acknowledge and honor educators, directly supporting teachers and the education workforce.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HR 8517: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ELEANOR SLATER HOSPITAL--ZAMBARANO CAMPUS ON THE RECOGNITION OF "ZAMBARANO DAY" ON MAY 5, 2026

This bill formally recognizes May 5, 2026, as Zambarano Day to honor the Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus in Rhode Island. The resolution acknowledges the hospital's long history of providing critical care for patients with severe injuries, infectious diseases, and other acute conditions. It expresses appreciation for the staff's efforts and declares continued support for the facility's role in serving long-term acute care patients. The House of Representatives also directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of this resolution to the hospital staff.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors a hospital for critical care and declares continued support for the facility's role in serving patients.85% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Brian Newberry (R) Deb Fellela (D) David Place (R)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SR 3245: SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ELEANOR SLATER HOSPITAL--ZAMBARANO CAMPUS ON THE RECOGNITION OF "ZAMBARANO DAY" ON MAY 5, 2026

This Senate resolution officially recognizes "Zambarano Day" on May 5, 2026, to honor the Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus in Rhode Island. The bill acknowledges the facility's long history of providing critical long-term acute care services to patients with severe injuries and illnesses since 1995. It expresses appreciation for the hospital staff and declares continued state support for the campus as it plans a new state-of-the-art facility. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the hospital staff as a formal gesture of recognition.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expresses appreciation for hospital staff and declares continued state support for the campus, indicating a positive stance toward healthcare facilities.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a facility providing critical care to veterans and declares continued state support for the campus.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Jessica de la Cruz (R) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 8404: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CHILDREN'S MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND ACT

Establishes a fund to support children’s community-based providers’ infrastructure changes necessary and related to the state’s Medicaid transformation initiative.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a dedicated fund to finance infrastructure changes for children's Medicaid providers, directly increasing funding for essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a fund to support children's community-based providers and Medicaid infrastructure, directly increasing healthcare funding and access.90% confidence
Tom Noret (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Deb Fellela (D) Pat Serpa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HR 8417: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. TO SUPPORT THE HILLSGROVE CLUBHOUSE PROGRAM

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc. to support the Hillsgrove Clubhouse Program.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $500,000 to fund a behavioral health program, directly strengthening fiscal management of public services.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Jay Edwards (D) David Bennett (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 8475: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS

Expands the deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program in the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals to include adoptive parent(s) or siblings(s).
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands a deinstitutionalization subsidy program to include adoptive parents and siblings, thereby increasing funding and access to behavioral healthcare services.85% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tom Noret (D) Grace Diaz (D) Brandon Potter (D) Jay Edwards (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 8482: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

This bill proposes to increase the penalties for several serious motor vehicle offenses, including driving while endangering others and driving under the influence. Specifically, it would raise the maximum prison sentences and fines for cases resulting in death or serious bodily injury, while also extending license suspension periods. The changes apply to drivers convicted of these crimes and would require them to complete alcohol or drug treatment programs at their own expense. The bill aims to strengthen consequences for dangerous driving behaviors that cause severe harm to others.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties and mandatory treatment, expanding criminalization and restricting defendant rights.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by increasing penalties for dangerous driving offenses, thereby protecting public welfare on roads.85% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Tom Noret (D) Chris Paplauskas (R) George Nardone (R)
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