Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H8618: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Status: Passed both chambers, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 4, 2026:
2026 -- H 8618 ======== LC006116 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Representatives Solomon, Noret, Fellela, Lima, Donovan, Hull, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Chippendale, and Read Date Introduced: June 04, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, Rhode Island takes immense pride in its cultural diversity and heritage, and proudly recognizes the significant contributions of the Portuguese American community since colonial times; and WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Day of Portugal advocates for honoring all Portuguese Americans by declaring June as Portuguese American Heritage Month in the State of Rhode Island; and WHEREAS, Portuguese Americans constitute a substantial and vibrant segment of Rhode Island's population, with strong communities in cities including Bristol, East Providence, Cumberland, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Warren, Cranston, West Warwick, Newport, and Providence; and WHEREAS, The contributions of Portuguese Americans to Rhode Island are celebrated annually through cultural events such as the Rhode Island Day of Portugal Heritage Festival and various church and club festivals, showcasing Portuguese culture, music, dance, food, and traditions; and WHEREAS, The Portuguese American community has played a pivotal role in Rhode Island's educational, political, and social advancement, with many leaders and citizens of Portuguese descent serving in public service roles; and …
Sponsors
- Joseph Solomon (D) · primary sponsor
- Thomas Noret (D, HD-025)
- Deborah Fellela (D)
- Charlene Lima (D, HD-014)
- Susan Donovan (D, HD-069)
- Raymond Hull (D, HD-006)
- Christopher Blazejewski (D)
- Katherine Kazarian (D, HD-063)
- Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
- Earl Read (D, HD-026)
Latest actions
- : House read and passed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS -- RECOGNITION AND COMMEMORATION
Common questions
- What is H8618?
- H8618 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
- What is the status of H8618?
- Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8618?
- Joseph Solomon (D), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H8618?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8618.pdf
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