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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 8516: HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS “EYEGLASS RECYCLING 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 8516 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS “EYEGLASS RECYCLING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): 05/05/2026 House read and passed.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Terri CortvriendPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse72
Deb FellelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse43
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Doc CorvesePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse55
Mike ChippendalePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Chris BlazejewskiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Joe ShekarchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Bob PhillipsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51

“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. 05/05/2026 House read and passed

Sources

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