HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES
This bill is a House resolution that extends condolences to the families of six Rhode Island officials who have passed away. It directly affects the relatives of Speaker Shekarchi, Representative Kennedy, Representative Fellela, Representative Cotter, Representative Lombardi, and Representative Ahern. The key provision requires the Secretary of State to send a memorial to each bereaved family as a formal expression of sympathy. This action is purely ceremonial and does not change any laws or policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2026
Last action Apr 14, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
04/14/2026 House read and passed
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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