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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8290: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING PROVIDENCE PROMISE FOR ITS OUTSTANDING WORK EXPANDING COLLEGE SAVINGS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS IN PROVIDENCE

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 8290 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING PROVIDENCE PROMISE FOR ITS OUTSTANDING WORK EXPANDING COLLEGE SAVINGS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS IN PROVIDENCE. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 03/12/2026 House read and passed.

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Sponsors

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

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Brian KennedyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse38
Jose BatistaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse12
David MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Scott SlaterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Mike ChippendalePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Chris BlazejewskiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Joe ShekarchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Anthony DeSimonePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse5

“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. 03/12/2026 House read and passed

Sources

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