RI·Bill·2026 Regular Session
S2417
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SAFEGUARD RHODE ISLAND AGAINST THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (Creates an 11 member commission to study and provide recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island against use of nuclear weapons, and who would report back no later than August 6, 2027, and whose life would expire on November 6, 2027.)
Introduced 2026-01-30Last action 2026-01-30 — Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans AffairsCommittee Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Sponsor
Tiara MackD
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in Senate committee
The 2026 Regular Session ended on 2026-06-30. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This joint resolution establishes an 11-member special legislative commission tasked with studying how Rhode Island can protect itself against nuclear weapons and developing recommendations to address this concern. The commission would be required to submit its findings and recommendations by August 6, 2027, and would cease to exist on November 6, 2027. The resolution does not specify the commission's membership composition, budget, or the specific areas of study it would address.
Bill history
- 2026-01-30 · SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Full Bill Text
https://legiscan.com/RI/bill/S2417/2026