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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE | |
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Introduced By: Representatives McGaw, Boylan, Handy, Fogarty, Carson, Kislak, | |
Date Introduced: January 21, 2026 | |
Referred To: House Special Legislation | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is |
2 | hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: |
3 | 25-2-62. Rhode Island native plant month. |
4 | The month of May shall annually be set apart as a month to be known as "Rhode Island |
5 | Native Plant Month." The month shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate |
6 | ceremonies and activities to recognize as well as educate people about the importance and history |
7 | of Rhode Island's native plants and the need to preserve them. |
8 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE | |
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1 | This act would designate the month of May, annually, as "Rhode Island Native Plant |
2 | Month," with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize and educate people about Rhode |
3 | Island's native plants. |
4 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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