Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H8574: HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RHODE ISLAND HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON MAY 19TH, 2026
Status: Passed both chambers, May 21, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 21, 2026:
2026 -- H 8574 ======== LC006461 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RHODE ISLAND HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON MAY 19TH, 2026 Introduced By: Representatives Diaz, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Chippendale, Edwards, Slater, Giraldo, Alzate, Stewart, and Batista Date Introduced: May 21, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, Since its founding in 2016, the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (RIHCC) has served with distinction as one of the leading institutions supporting Latino entrepreneurs, small businesses, immigrant-owned businesses, and underserved business communities across Rhode Island. Since its founding, the RIHCC has worked tirelessly to expand economic opportunity, strengthen business ownership, promote financial inclusion, and ensure that Latino businesses have access to the resources, relationships, and visibility needed to grow and be successful; and WHEREAS, Under the astute leadership of Oscar Mejias, Founder, President, and CEO/Executive Director of the RIHCC, the organization has evolved from being a communitybased initiative into a statewide business support organization with more than 1,150 members. Under the leadership of Mr. Mejias, the RIHCC has focused on economic development, entrepreneurship, education, community empowerment, and cultural representation. Mr. Mejias' professional background as a successful business consultant, entrepreneur, public speaker, and community leader has helped position the RIHCC as a bridge between small businesses, government agencies, financial …
Sponsors
- Grace Diaz (D) · primary sponsor
- Christopher Blazejewski (D)
- Katherine Kazarian (D, HD-063)
- Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
- John Edwards (D, HD-070)
- Scott Slater (D, HD-010)
- Joshua Giraldo (D, HD-056)
- Karen Alzate (D, HD-060)
- Jennifer Stewart (D, HD-059)
- Jose Batista (D, HD-012)
Latest actions
- : House read and passed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS -- RECOGNITION AND COMMEMORATION
Common questions
- What is H8574?
- H8574 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RHODE ISLAND HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON MAY 19TH, 2026.
- What is the status of H8574?
- Passed both chambers as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (May 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8574?
- Grace Diaz (D), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H8574?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8574.pdf
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