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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7579: JOINT RESOLUTION REPEALING RHODE ISLAND'S RATIFICATION OF THE CORWIN AMENDMENT

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

HR 7579 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION REPEALING RHODE ISLAND'S RATIFICATION OF THE CORWIN AMENDMENT. Primary sponsor: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (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.

Repeals the General Assembly’s previous ratification of the Corwin Amendment.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
Bill O'BrienPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse54
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Enrique SanchezPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse9
John LombardiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Leo FelixPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse61
Joe ShekarchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Nathan BiahPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3
Joseph SolomonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse22

“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 in concurrence
  4. 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
  5. 06/03/2026 House read and passed
  6. 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2026)
  7. 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
  8. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
  9. 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  10. 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
  11. 02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
  12. 02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Showing 12 most recent of 13 actions. Full history

Sources

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