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SR 841

SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Bissaillon and 9 co-sponsors

Ceremonial Senate resolution honors SGAC's 50th anniversary, commends its role in promoting governance, transparency, and cross-sector dialogue; urges ongoing support, no spending.

03/20/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 841

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 841

What the bill is

  • Bill Number: SR 841
  • Title: Senate Resolution Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC)
  • Classification: Nonbinding resolution
  • Purpose: To recognize and commemorate the Rhode Island State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) on its 50th anniversary, commend its contributions to public policy, and encourage ongoing support for its mission.

Purpose and intent

  • Officially acknowledges SGAC’s 50-year history of supporting the state government affairs profession.
  • Highlights SGAC’s role in fostering community and relationship-building among peers, elected officials, and stakeholders; promoting knowledge; and advancing diverse perspectives in a nonpartisan environment.
  • Emphasizes SGAC’s work in improving understanding and communication between public and private sectors, promoting transparency, good governance, and sound public policy.

Key provisions and changes

  • The Senate recognizes SGAC’s 50 years of service and its contributions to strengthening relationships among state and local governments, businesses, and communities.
  • It commends SGAC members for advocating for transparency, accountability, and high standards of governance.
  • It encourages continued support for SGAC’s mission, leadership development, training, advocacy, and efforts to foster diversity.
  • It extends congratulations to SGAC and acknowledges its ongoing influence on Rhode Island’s government affairs landscape.
  • The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of the resolution to SGAC.

Who is affected

  • SGAC and its members (government affairs professionals and supporters).
  • Rhode Island state and local government stakeholders, and the broader community connected to state governance and public policy.
  • The measure is symbolic and ceremonial, with no direct fiscal impact or policy change.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 19, 2025 (by Senators Gallo, Ruggerio, Lawson, Bissaillon, Tikoian, LaMountain, Thompson, Patalano, Kallman, and Lauria).
  • Referred to: Senate Consent Calendar (placed on Consent Calendar for consideration).
  • Senate action: Read and passed on March 20, 2025.
  • Status: Senate read and passed; a nonbinding resolution recognizing SGAC’s anniversary.
  • Effective date: Immediate upon passage (as a ceremonial resolution).

Bottom-line

SR 841 is a ceremonial resolution lauding the State Government Affairs Council on its 50th anniversary, commending its contributions to public policy and governance, and urging continued support. It imposes no new duties, creates no new laws, and does not authorize any spending.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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