Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 6 D · 4 R cosponsors

H 8569 — COMMEMORATING MAY 17-23, 2026, AS "QUAHOG WEEK 2026" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Last action — House read and passed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill commemorates May 17-23, 2026, as 'Quahog Week 2026' in Rhode Island.

This bill designates May 17-23, 2026, as 'Quahog Week 2026' to recognize the importance of quahogs in Rhode Island. The text is not available for further details.

Summary

COMMEMORATING MAY 17-23, 2026, AS "QUAHOG WEEK 2026" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House read and passed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 8569 do?
COMMEMORATING MAY 17-23, 2026, AS "QUAHOG WEEK 2026" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Who sponsors H 8569?
H 8569 is sponsored by David A. Bennett (Democratic), Christopher R. Blazejewski (Democratic), Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), Christopher G. Paplauskas (Republican), Brian C. Newberry (Republican), Paul M. Santucci (Republican), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), John J. Lombardi (Democratic), and Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic).
What is the current status of H 8569?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track H 8569?
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