H7976Introduced in the House
Renames the University of Rhode Island football practice field, located at 5E West Alumni Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881, to the "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field."
Introduced by Kathleen Fogarty, District 35
What does this bill do?
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Official description
GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS - Renames the University of Rhode Island football practice field, located at 5E West Alumni Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881, to the "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field."
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage · June 9, 2026
68
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Not Voting |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
House read and passed
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
Senate passed in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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