Rhode Island 2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 D cosponsors

HB 7888 — AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES (Allows the Honorable Christopher Blazejewski to join the Honorable Lauren Carson and Guy E. Cummings in marriage on or about May 22, 2020, within the Town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island.)

Last action — 06/18/2020 Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2020. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 06/18/2020 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/17/2020 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/17/2020 House passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 06/17/2020 Placed on House Calendar (06/17/2020)

  5. 06/17/2020 Senate passed Sub A

  6. 06/15/2020 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/17/2020)

  7. 06/15/2020 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  8. 06/12/2020 Proposed Substitute

  9. 06/12/2020 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/15/2020)

  10. 06/10/2020 Referred to Senate Judiciary

  11. 03/10/2020 House read and passed

  12. 03/06/2020 Placed on House Calendar (03/10/2020)

  13. 03/05/2020 Committee recommends passage

  14. 02/28/2020 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2020)

  15. 02/26/2020 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 65 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 39003
Unaffiliated 20007
Republican 6000
Total 650010
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Almeida — Yea
Amore — Yea
Barros — Not Voting
Canario — Not Voting
Cassar — Yea
Filippi — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Jacquard — Yea
Johnston — Yea
Lyle — Yea
McKiernan — Yea
McLaughlin — Yea
Mendez — Not Voting
Millea — Yea
Morin — Not Voting
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Not Voting
Price — Yea
Ranglin-Vassell — Not Voting
Ruggiero — Yea
Serodio — Yea
Tobon — Yea
Ucci — Not Voting
Vella-Wilkinson — Yea
Walsh — Yea
Williams — Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Not Voting
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi Democratic Yea
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Not Voting
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Not Voting
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Yea
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Yea
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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PASSAGE

Passed 67 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 36005
Unaffiliated 26001
Republican 5001
Total 67007
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (74)
Member Party Vote
Almeida — Yea
Amore — Yea
Barros — Yea
Canario — Yea
Cassar — Yea
Filippi — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Jacquard — Yea
Johnston — Yea
Lyle — Yea
McKiernan — Yea
McLaughlin — Yea
Mendez — Yea
Millea — Yea
Morin — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
Price — Yea
Ranglin-Vassell — Yea
Ruggiero — Yea
Serodio — Yea
Tobon — Yea
Ucci — Not Voting
Vella-Wilkinson — Yea
Walsh — Yea
Williams — Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Not Voting
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Not Voting
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Not Voting
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi Democratic Yea
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Not Voting
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Not Voting
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Yea
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Not Voting
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Subjects

Marriage
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 7888?
HB 7888 is sponsored by K. Joseph Shekarchi (Democratic), Cassar, Ruggiero, Kathleen A. Fogarty (Democratic), and Terri Cortvriend (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7888?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2020. Enacted.
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