Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 R cosponsors

H 8618 — PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" 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 June 04, 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 (9 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill declares June 2026 as 'Portuguese American Heritage Month' in Rhode Island.

This legislation formally recognizes June 2026 as 'Portuguese American Heritage Month' in Rhode Island. It aims to honor Portuguese American contributions and culture.

Summary

PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" 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

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 8618 do?
PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Who sponsors H 8618?
H 8618 is sponsored by Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (Democratic), Thomas E. Noret (Democratic), Deborah A. Fellela (Democratic), Charlene M. Lima (Democratic), Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Christopher R. Blazejewski (Democratic), Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), and Earl A. Read, III (Democratic).
What is the current status of H 8618?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track H 8618?
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