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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8263: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2026 AS “ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Passed one chamber 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 8263 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2026 AS “ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 House read and passed.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Leo FelixPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse61
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Deb FellelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse43
Mike ChippendalePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Chris BlazejewskiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Joe ShekarchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75

“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. 03/10/2026 House read and passed

Sources

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