Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8459: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 16, 2026, TO BE "COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND DAY" 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 8459 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 16, 2026, TO BE "COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Brandon Voas (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Tom Noret (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/16/2026 House read and passed