SR 2187 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF THE REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., ON JANUARY 15, 2026

This is a commemorative resolution, not a policy bill. It honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on January 15, 2026, and marks the 40th anniversary of the federal Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to state officials, congressional representatives, and the Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission. It has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens, as it serves solely to recognize Dr. King's legacy through symbolic acknowledgment.
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Jan 2026
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
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01/20/2026 Senate read and passed
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