Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8540: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 12TH OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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- In committee
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Plain-language summary
HR 8540 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 12TH OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): 05/12/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/12/2026 House read and passed