Rhode Island State Representative

K. Joseph Shekarchi 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8001

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/15/26  
Engrossed
4/30/26  
Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAFE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8226

Introduced
3/3/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING RHODE ISLAND ENERGY AND LOCAL UTILITY WORKERS ON RESTORATION EFFORTS DURING EXTREME WINTER WEATHER EVENTS
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7327

Introduced
1/27/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING COLONEL MICHAEL LIMA ON BEING NAMED THE NEW WARWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF OF POLICE
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7326

Introduced
1/27/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING, HONORING, AND THANKING WARWICK POLICE CAPTAIN CHARLES BOISSEAU FOR SAVING THE LIVES OF A CRANSTON FAMILY AFTER THEIR HOUSE CAUGHT FIRE ON THE NIGHT OF JULY 5, 2025
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7325

Introduced
1/27/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 27, 2026 TO BE “RHODE ISLAND FOOD INSECURITY AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7914

Introduced
2/27/26  
Protects Rhode Island natural forests by banning extractive and even-age logging on state lands and preserves, allowing only limited safety, invasive removal, or selection management after review, hearings, and fines for violations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8222

Introduced
3/3/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING "REACH OUT AND READ RHODE ISLAND DAY" ON MARCH 3, 2026 IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8220

Introduced
3/3/26  
Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8221

Introduced
3/3/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF TAĂŤNO DESCENDANTS IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8223

Introduced
3/3/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026, TO BE "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8225

Introduced
3/3/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE WOMEN’S FUND OF RHODE ISLAND (WFRI)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8224

Introduced
3/3/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2026, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7328

Introduced
1/27/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JANUARY 27TH OF 2026, AS "INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY" AND COMMEMORATING THE 81ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZ
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7329

Introduced
1/27/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 12TH ANNUAL "PHYSICIAN ANESTHESIOLOGISTS WEEK" ON JANUARY 25TH THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7405

Introduced
1/29/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND J. TURBITT