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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8474: AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 8474 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Makes the bridge over Smith Street and Route 95, the George Nee Bridge.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Scott SlaterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Anthony DeSimonePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse5
Nathan BiahPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Joe ShekarchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Chris BlazejewskiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
  2. 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
  3. 06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
  4. 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
  5. 06/04/2026 House passed Sub A
  6. 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)
  7. 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  8. 05/26/2026 Proposed Substitute
  9. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
  10. 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  11. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
  12. 04/17/2026 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source