HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JANICE LUONGO
This bill is a House resolution expressing condolences and honoring the life of Janice Luongo, a prominent Rhode Island advocate who passed away in May 2026. It directly affects Luongo's family, friends, and colleagues by formally acknowledging her contributions to helping people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and addiction. The resolution highlights her specific work, including founding the publication "Street Sights" and her dedication to addressing the root causes of housing insecurity. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send official copies of the resolution to Luongo's wife, Annmarie Simoli, and her family.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 19, 2026
Last action May 19, 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
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
05/19/2026 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
David Morales
DDemocratic
P
Edith Ajello
DDemocratic
P
Jennifer Boylan
DDemocratic
P
Katie Kazarian
DDemocratic
P
Marie Hopkins
RRepublican
P
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
DDemocratic
P
Mike Chippendale
RRepublican
P
Nathan Biah
DDemocratic
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