H8123Introduced in the House
Creates three (3) new awards for Rhode Island National Guard members and would provide eligibility for the Rhode Island star for certain civilian government employees and military and civilian leaders of foreign governments.
Introduced by Samuel Azzinaro, District 37
What does this bill do?
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Official description
MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS - Creates three (3) new awards for Rhode Island National Guard members and would provide eligibility for the Rhode Island star for certain civilian government employees and military and civilian leaders of foreign governments.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Passage in concurrence · May 21, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Felag | 10 | Yes |
| Linda Ujifusa | 11 | Yes |
| Dawn Euer | 13 | Absent |
| Jonathon Acosta | 16 | Yes |
| Peter Appollonio | 29 | Yes |
| Matthew LaMountain | 31 | Yes |
| Pamela Lauria | 32 | Yes |
| Leonidas Raptakis | 33 | Yes |
| Elaine Morgan | 34 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (04/14/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)
House read and passed
Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
Senate passed in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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