SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ASHBEL TINGLEY WALL, II
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 2008) expressing condolences to the family of Ashbel Tingley Wall II, former Director of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, following his passing. It honors his 30+ year career in corrections, including his leadership as the state's longest-serving Corrections Director and his initiatives like medication-assisted treatment programs and inmate service dog training. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Rhode Island Senate on January 8, 2026, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his family.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026
Last action Jan 8, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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2
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1
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0
Jan 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
01/08/2026 Senate read and passed
upper
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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