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RI HR 8201

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JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO HIGHER GROUND INTERNATIONAL TO SUPPORT THEIR CRITICAL WORK SUPPORTING IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEE POPULATIONS

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HR 8201 pass?

No. RI HR 8201 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-05-12): 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HR 8201 about?

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to Higher Ground International, to support their mission of supporting immigrants and refugee populations.

Who sponsors RI HR 8201?

Slater is the primary sponsor of RI HR 8201.

Description

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to Higher Ground International, to support their mission of supporting immigrants and refugee populations.

Introduced
2026-02-27
Latest action
2026-05-12 — 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
resolution
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Slaterprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-12

    05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  2. 2026-05-08

    05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  3. 2026-02-27

    02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

    introduction,referral-committee

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