Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8618: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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- Introduced
- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 8618 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on June 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
“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