S3001Introduced in the Senate
Provides that certain Hmong or Lao veterans who served honorably in military operations in support of the United States as special guerrilla units be granted burial rights at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Introduced by Walter Felag, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- BURIAL OF VETERANS - Provides that certain Hmong or Lao veterans who served honorably in military operations in support of the United States as special guerrilla units be granted burial rights at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Be held for further study · March 11, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Felag | 10 | Yes |
| Linda Ujifusa | 11 | Yes |
| Dawn Euer | 13 | Yes |
| Jonathon Acosta | 16 | Yes |
| Peter Appollonio | 29 | Yes |
| Matthew LaMountain | 31 | Yes |
| Pamela Lauria | 32 | Yes |
| Leonidas Raptakis | 33 | Yes |
| Elaine Morgan | 34 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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