Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8424: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 9, 2026, AS "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915 TO 1923, AND IN HONOR OF ARMENIAN-AMERICANS
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- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 8424 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 9, 2026, AS "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915 TO 1923, AND IN HONOR OF ARMENIAN-AMERICANS. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2026 House read and passed