Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 7018: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE 70TH GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, THE HONORABLE EDWARD D. DIPRETE
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- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 7018 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE 70TH GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, THE HONORABLE EDWARD D. DIPRETE. Primary sponsor: George Nardone (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), David Place (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): 01/08/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/08/2026 House read and passed