HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE SOCIETY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF MANAGEMENT
This House Resolution commends the Society for Advancement of Management and the New England Institute of Technology for hosting the 2026 81st Annual International Business Conference in Rhode Island. It specifically recognizes Shelby Perry, a conference chair, for her leadership in organizing the event. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the document to the organization, the hosting institution, and Shelby Perry. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges the conference's expected contribution to the state's academic and professional reputation.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Mar 12, 2026
Floor votes
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
03/12/2026 House read and passed
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Kennedy
DDemocratic
P
Chris Blazejewski
DDemocratic
P
Edith Ajello
DDemocratic
P
Joe Shekarchi
DDemocratic
P
Joseph Solomon
DDemocratic
P
Justine Caldwell
DDemocratic
P
Kathleen Fogarty
DDemocratic
P
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
DDemocratic
P
Mike Chippendale
RRepublican
P
Teresa Tanzi
DDemocratic
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