Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8571: HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY 2026 AS "WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH" 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 8571 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY 2026 AS "WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): 05/21/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/21/2026 House read and passed