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Read. Follow. Verify.Rhode Island renames University of Rhode Island football practice field after Mark S. Cruise
Last action · June 19, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsor: Sue Sosnowski
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What This Bill Does
Rhode Island officially renames the University of Rhode Island football practice field at 5E West Alumni Avenue in Kingston to the "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field."
Changes only the official honorary designation of a state university athletic facility; no funding, construction, or operational service modifications are included.
Who It Affects
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University of Rhode Island
The official name of its football practice facility is changed by legislative action.
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Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
14 actions- Jun 19, 2026EnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jun 16, 2026Transmitted to Governor
- Jun 9, 2026FloorHouse passed in concurrence
- Jun 8, 2026Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
- Jun 8, 2026FloorCommittee recommends passage in concurrence
- Jun 5, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
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- Apr 17, 2026CommitteeReferred to House Special Legislation
- Apr 16, 2026FloorSenate read and passed
- Apr 9, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (04/16/2026)
- Apr 8, 2026FloorCommittee recommends passage
- Apr 3, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- Mar 27, 2026Meeting postponed (04/01/2026)
- Mar 27, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- Feb 27, 2026IntroducedIntroduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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