HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2026, TO BE "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This bill is a House resolution that officially designates May 2026 as Older Americans Month within the State of Rhode Island. It directly affects the state's recognition of older adults by authorizing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging. The text highlights the contributions of seniors and notes the historical role of Congressman John Fogarty in establishing federal support for older Americans, but it does not create new laws or funding. The measure serves as a commemorative proclamation rather than a substantive policy change.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2026
Last action May 5, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Total actions
1
Key actions
1
Committee
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May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
05/05/2026 House read and passed
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Blazejewski
DDemocratic
P
Deb Fellela
DDemocratic
P
Edith Ajello
DDemocratic
P
Joe Shekarchi
DDemocratic
P
Kathleen Fogarty
DDemocratic
P
Lauren Carson
DDemocratic
P
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
DDemocratic
P
Mike Chippendale
RRepublican
P
Raymond Hull
DDemocratic
P
Terri Cortvriend
DDemocratic
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