Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8616: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "WORLD REFUGEE DAY" AND RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF DORCAS INTERNATIONAL OF PROVIDENCE ON JUNE 20TH OF 2026, 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 8616 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on June 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "WORLD REFUGEE DAY" AND RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF DORCAS INTERNATIONAL OF PROVIDENCE ON JUNE 20TH OF 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Nathan Biah (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): 06/04/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/04/2026 House read and passed