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introduced · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SR 3211: SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH A. ABBATE

This Senate resolution expresses the state's deepest condolences on the passing of Honorable Joseph A. Abbate, a former judge and public servant from Lincoln. The bill formally acknowledges his distinguished career, which included roles as a municipal judge, director of the Law Revision Office, and long-time community leader. It authorizes the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to Abbate's surviving family members as a gesture of sympathy.
Thomas Paolino (R) Matt LaMountain (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Gordon Rogers (R)
introduced · Rhode Island · House May 9, 2025

HCR 6327: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REJECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED SALARY INCREASES FOR ELIGIBLE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE DIRECTORS OF STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS

This concurrent resolution (HCR 6327) rejects eleven proposed salary increases for eligible directors of state executive departments. State law requires the Department of Administration to refer such proposed salary adjustments to the General Assembly, which can then formally reject them. By passing this resolution, the House and Senate are acting concurrently to prevent these specific salary increases from taking effect.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRejects proposed salary increases for state directors, directly reducing government spending on executive compensation per state law requirements.95% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Doc Corvese (D) David Place (R) Mia Ackerman (D)