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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8494: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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 8494 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Casimiro, Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 House read and passed.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Brian KennedyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse38
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Bill O'BrienPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse54
Jay EdwardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse70
Joseph McNamaraPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
Mike ChippendalePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Chris BlazejewskiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Joe ShekarchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Mia AckermanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse45

“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. 04/30/2026 House read and passed

Sources

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