Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced 9 D cosponsors

S 3237 — COMMEMORATING MAY 4, 2026, AS RHODE ISLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY AND THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S HISTORIC ACT OF RENUNCIATION

Last action — Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

COMMEMORATING MAY 4, 2026, AS RHODE ISLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY AND THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S HISTORIC ACT OF RENUNCIATION

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Action History

  1. Recommended for Immediate Consideration

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 105 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (105)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3237 do?
COMMEMORATING MAY 4, 2026, AS RHODE ISLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY AND THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S HISTORIC ACT OF RENUNCIATION
Who sponsors S 3237?
S 3237 is sponsored by Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), and Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 3237?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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