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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

     

     Introduced By: Senators Sosnowski, Britto, and McKenney

     Date Introduced: January 23, 2026

     Referred To: Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is

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hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     25-2-62. Rhode Island native plant month.

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     The month of May shall annually be set apart as a month to be known as "Rhode Island

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Native Plant Month." The month shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate

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ceremonies and activities to recognize as well as educate people about the importance and history

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of Rhode Island's native plants and the need to preserve them.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

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     This act would designate the month of May, annually, as "Rhode Island Native Plant

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Month," with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize and educate people about Rhode

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Island's native plants.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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