Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8397: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026 TO BE "BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL LEARNER MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Passed one chamber Last action April 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 House read and passed

Plain-language summary

HR 8397 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026 TO BE "BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL LEARNER MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 House read and passed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Grace Diaz (Democratic); Pat Serpa (Democratic); Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); Deb Fellela (Democratic); and 6 more.