Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 8 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 8540 — HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 12TH OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Last action — 05/12/2026 House read and passed

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  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 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This resolution designates May 6-12, 2026, as 'National Nurses Week' in Rhode Island.

The resolution honors nurses in Rhode Island and establishes the week of May 6-12, 2026, as 'National Nurses Week.' It encourages residents to celebrate nurses' contributions to healthcare.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means recognition and appreciation for the contributions of nurses in the healthcare field.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/12/2026 House read and passed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

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

Who sponsors HR 8540?
HR 8540 is sponsored by Joseph M. McNamara (Democratic), Tina L. Spears (Democratic), Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), Evan P. Shanley (Democratic), Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (Democratic), Marie A. Hopkins (Republican), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), Christopher R. Blazejewski (Democratic), K. Joseph Shekarchi (Democratic), and David A. Bennett (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8540?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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