Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8397: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026 TO BE "BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL LEARNER MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 8397 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026 TO BE "BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL LEARNER MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/02/2026 House read and passed