Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8398: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOL OF LAW, SCHOOL OF JUSTICE STUDIES, AND EXTENSION SCHOOL AND COMMEMORATING RWU LAW AND JUSTICE DAY ON APRIL 2, 2026
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 8398 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOL OF LAW, SCHOOL OF JUSTICE STUDIES, AND EXTENSION SCHOOL AND COMMEMORATING RWU LAW AND JUSTICE DAY ON APRIL 2, 2026. Primary sponsor: Pat Serpa (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), June Speakman (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“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