Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8596: HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMEMORATING THE GROUNDSKEEPERS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF OF THE RHODE ISLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN EXETER
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Plain-language summary
HR 8596 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMEMORATING THE GROUNDSKEEPERS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF OF THE RHODE ISLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN EXETER. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Jay Edwards (Democratic), George Nardone (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): 05/28/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/28/2026 House read and passed