Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 7715: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SMITHFIELD POLICE DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT DOUGLAS CERCE ON BEING NAMED THE 2025 RHODE ISLAND POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR
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Plain-language summary
HR 7715 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SMITHFIELD POLICE DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT DOUGLAS CERCE ON BEING NAMED THE 2025 RHODE ISLAND POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 02/11/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Independent 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/11/2026 House read and passed