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SENATE RESOLUTION URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT THE MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACT
This is a resolution from the Rhode Island State Senate urging the United States Congress to pass a federal law called the Major Richard Star Act.
SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF TAÍNO DESCENDANTS IN RHODE ISLAND
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature formally recognizing and honoring the culture and heritage of Taíno descendants living in Rhode Island.
SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY CONDEMNING THE ASSAULTS ON POLICE OFFICERS IN NEW YORK DURING THE BLIZZARD AND URGING INVESTIGATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY
This is a resolution passed by the Rhode Island Senate that formally expresses the Senate's condemnation of violent attacks on police officers that occurred in New York during a blizzard.
SENATE RESOLUTION URGING STATE AGENCIES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO RETIREMENT ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR RHODE ISLAND STATE EMPLOYEES TO ENSURE A SECURE AND DIGNIFIED RETIREMENT
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island legislature urging state government agencies to do more to help state employees plan for retirement.
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPACT AND POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BAIL REFORMS ON BLACK RHODE ISLANDERS AND THE STATE (Creates an 11 member commission to analyze the impact and potential economic benefits of bail reforms on Black Rhode Islanders, and would report back by February 5, 2027, and expire on April 5, 2027.)
This resolution would create an 11-member study commission to examine how changes to Rhode Island's bail system might affect Black Rhode Islanders and the state's economy.
SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2026, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" AND THE MONTH OF MARCH AS "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This is a symbolic resolution passed by the Rhode Island Senate that officially recognizes two related observances: March 8, 2026 as "International Women's Day" and the entire month of March 2026 as "Women's History Month" in the state of Rhode Island.
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SHARED SERVICES AND THE POTENTIAL FOR REGIONALIZATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND (Creates a 9 member commission to study shared services and the potential for regionalization of school districts, and who would report back to the Senate by April 15, 2027, and whose life would expire once its report is issued.)
This Rhode Island Senate resolution would create a special study commission to look into two related ideas: having school districts share certain services with each other, and potentially combining (or "regionalizing") some school districts across the state.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE FOLLOWING SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY SERGEANT FIRST CLASS NICOLE AMOR, SERGEANT DECLAN COADY, CAPTAIN CODY KHORK, SERGEANT FIRST CLASS NOAH TIETJENS, MAJOR JEFFREY O'BRIEN, SERGEANT BENJAMIN N. PENNINGTON AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER ROBERT MARZAN
This is a resolution passed by the Rhode Island State Senate to formally express condolences for the deaths of seven members of the United States military.
SENATE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING "WORLD GREEK LANGUAGE DAY IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND" AS PROCLAIMED BY UNESCO
This is a celebratory resolution from the Rhode Island Senate honoring "World Greek Language Day," a day recognized by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RHODE ISLAND'S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE COSTS IN RHODE ISLAND (Creates commission to study medical malpractice issues relating to lawsuits, claims, settlements, filings and related impact on insurance costs for providers with report due 10/1/27 and expiration on 1/31/28.)
This Rhode Island Senate Resolution would create a special study commission to take a closer look at how medical malpractice — when patients sue doctors or other healthcare providers for mistakes or negligence — affects the state's healthcare system.
SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MIRANDA MARIE MUSUMECI ON BEING NAMED MISS IRELAND IN THE WEST WARWICK ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE 2026
This is a congratulatory resolution from the Rhode Island Senate honoring Miranda Marie Musumeci for being selected as Miss Ireland in the West Warwick St.
SENATE RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING WOMEN IN THE BUILDING TRADES AND EXPANDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CAREERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
This is a Senate resolution — a formal statement of values and intentions from the Rhode Island Senate — affirming the state's commitment to supporting women who work in or want to work in the construction and building trades industries.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANNA CASALE
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island State Senate expressing official condolences on the death of Anna Casale.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF VINCENT D'ADAMO, JR.
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island State Senate offering official condolences on the death of Vincent D'Adamo, Jr.
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK'S DAY AND HONORING IRISH AMERICAN PATRIOTS' ROLE IN THE UNITED STATES WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature that celebrates St.
SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF ST. JOSEPH'S DAY
This is a Senate Resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature honoring and recognizing the celebration of St.
SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE LATE SENATE PRESIDENT DOMINICK J. RUGGERIO AND COMMEMORATING THE NAMING OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE CHAMBER IN HIS HONOR
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Rhode Island Senate to honor the life and legacy of Dominick J.
SENATE RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL, SCOUTING AMERICA, TO THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 24TH OF 2026, AND JOYFULLY CELEBRATING SCOUTING MONTH IN FEBRUARY
This is a Senate Resolution from the Rhode Island General Assembly that officially welcomes the Narragansett Council of Scouting America to the Rhode Island State House on February 24, 2026.
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature officially recognizing March 2026 as "National Social Work Month" in the state of Rhode Island.
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CHARLES J. LARANJO
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature expressing official condolences on the death of Charles J.
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 172ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN TREATY OF PEACE AND AMITY
This is a Senate resolution from the Rhode Island General Assembly marking the 172nd anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and Japan.
SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE COURAGE, HEROISM, AND COMPASSION OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO RENDERED AID DURING THE LYNCH ARENA SHOOTING IN PAWTUCKET
This is a Senate Resolution from the Rhode Island General Assembly honoring the individuals who stepped up to help others during a shooting incident that took place at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY SCHOOLS (BVS) BOYS CO-OP TEAM ON WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND DIVISION II HIGH SCHOOL STATE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP
This is a congratulatory resolution passed by the Rhode Island State Senate honoring the Blackstone Valley Schools (BVS) Boys Co-op Hockey Team for winning the Rhode Island Division II High School State Hockey Championship.
SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARCH 25, 2026, AS THE 205TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY AND CELEBRATING DEMOCRACY IN GREECE AND THE UNITED STATES
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Rhode Island Senate to officially recognize and commemorate March 25, 2026, as the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence Day.