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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.
SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARCH 31, 2026 AS “ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This is a symbolic resolution passed by the Rhode Island Senate that officially recognizes March 31, 2026 as "Alzheimer's Association of Rhode Island Advocacy and Awareness Day" in the state.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF HEALTHY AGING FOR THE ALLIANCE FOR BETTER LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $100,000 to the Rhode Island Office Of Healthy Aging for the RI Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.)
This bill would direct $100,000 in state funding to the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging to support the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which is run by an organization called the Alliance for Better Long-Term Care.
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE (Proposes to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.)
This is a joint resolution in the Rhode Island legislature that would propose a constitutional amendment related to who is eligible to vote and who is eligible to run for office in the state.
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY (Creates a 5 member commission to recommend legislative proposals for blockchain and cryptocurrency, and submit an interim progress report by January 5, 2027, and a final report by January 5, 2028, and would expire on February 5, 2028.)
This Rhode Island bill would create a special five-member legislative commission to study blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- GREEN AMENDMENT (Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 1 providing for a right to clean air, soil, climate, and the environment’s natural values.)
This bill proposes adding a new right to the Rhode Island Constitution that would guarantee every resident the right to clean air, clean water, healthy soil, a stable climate, and a healthy natural environment.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $3,000,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank.)
This is a joint resolution in the Rhode Island state legislature that would authorize a one-time payment of $3 million in state funds to the Rhode Island Food Bank.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,000,000 TO THE ELISHA PROJECT (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $2,000,000 to the Elisha Project.)
This is a joint resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature that would direct $2,000,000 in state funds to an organization called the Elisha Project.
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS (Creates a 15-member joint commission to study and provide recommendations regarding safe staffing ratios in hospitals, and who would report back to the General Assembly by September 1, 2027, and expire on January 30, 2028.)
This resolution would create a special 15-member commission to study the issue of nurse and staff-to-patient ratios in Rhode Island hospitals.
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- REFERENDUM ON LINE ITEM VETO (Proposed amendment to the Constitution provides the governor with a line item veto on the budget and other bills for the appropriation of money.)
This bill proposes a change to the Rhode Island State Constitution that would give the governor a new power called a "line item veto.
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SAFEGUARD RHODE ISLAND AGAINST THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (Creates an 11 member commission to study and provide recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island against use of nuclear weapons, and who would report back no later than August 6, 2027, and whose life would expire on November 6, 2027.)
This bill would create a special 11-member commission tasked with studying how Rhode Island could better protect itself and its residents from the threat of nuclear weapons.
JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A PERMANENT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CHILD CARE IN RHODE ISLAND (Amends the membership of the permanent legislative commission on child care with twenty-seven (27) members to ensure that the state has high quality and affordable childcare and early learning services network.)
This resolution makes changes to an existing legislative commission in Rhode Island that focuses on child care.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $200,000 to the Rhode Island Black Business Association.)
This bill is a joint resolution that would authorize the state of Rhode Island to set aside $200,000 in public funds for the Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA).
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO RHODE ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES, INC. (Appropriates the sum of $3,000,000 to Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.)
This bill is a joint resolution that would direct $3,000,000 in state funds to Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.)
This bill is a joint resolution that would direct $150,000 in state funding to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING THE IMMIGRANT IMPACT TASK FORCE (Creates an 11-member task force to track and oversee immigration enforcement and support actions in Rhode Island, and who would report back to the General Assembly House no later than January 5, 2027, and whose life would expire on March 5, 2027.)
This resolution would create an 11-member task force in Rhode Island called the Immigrant Impact Task Force.
JOINT RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING A CONVENTION OF THE STATES UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION (Petitions congress to call a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution to impose restraints on the federal government.)
This is a joint resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature asking Congress to organize a special national meeting — called a "Convention of the States" — to consider changes to the U.
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE TEACHER HEALTHCARE PLAN (Creates an 11-member commission to study and make recommendations on a statewide teacher healthcare plan, and would report quarterly as of September 1, 2026, and submit a final report by September 1, 2027, and expires on December 31, 2027.)
This bill would create a special 11-member study commission in Rhode Island to explore the idea of establishing a statewide health insurance plan specifically for public school teachers.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $118,422 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK (RIPIN) (Appropriates the sum of $118,422 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN).)
This bill is a joint resolution that would direct $118,422 in state funds to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network, commonly known as RIPIN.