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HR 8584 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY AS "NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates May 2026 as National Military Appreciation Month within the State of Rhode Island. It formally recognizes the sacrifices of current and former military service members, as well as their families, by highlighting various observances held throughout the month. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the Governor and the Adjutant General to officially implement this commemoration.
Issues: ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates May as National Military Appreciation Month, formally recognizing sacrifices of service members and their families, which aligns with supporting veteran recognition.90% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 26, 2026 Last action May 26, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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May 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
05/26/2026 House read and passed
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Party
State
District
P
Photo of Brian Kennedy
Brian Kennedy
DDemocratic
RI
38
P
Photo of Chris Blazejewski
Chris Blazejewski
DDemocratic
RI
2
P
Photo of Chris Paplauskas
Chris Paplauskas
RRepublican
RI
15
P
Photo of Joseph Solomon
Joseph Solomon
DDemocratic
RI
22
P
Photo of Katie Kazarian
Katie Kazarian
DDemocratic
RI
63
P
Photo of Marie Hopkins
Marie Hopkins
RRepublican
RI
21
P
Photo of Marvin Abney
Marvin Abney
DDemocratic
RI
73
P
Photo of Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
DDemocratic
RI
46
P
Photo of Mike Chippendale
Mike Chippendale
RRepublican
RI
40
P
Photo of Sam Azzinaro
Sam Azzinaro
DDemocratic
RI
37