Rhode Island House Bill H8458

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/16/26
• Passed: 4/16/26

Caption

CONGRATULATING AND HONORING THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE, ISLAND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SUCCESS, DURING THE 2025-2026 SEASON

Summary

House Resolution H8458 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) women’s basketball team for its exceptional 2025-2026 season. The resolution recognizes the team’s 22-3 overall record, perfect 14-0 regional record, fifth consecutive NJCAA Region XXI championship, and continued appearance in the NJCAA Division III National Tournament. It also highlights the team’s more than 60 straight wins against regional opponents and acknowledges the contributions of the student-athletes and Head Coach Doug Haynes. The resolution is purely commemorative and does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Its only formal action is to direct the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy to the team and Coach Haynes. As a result, it has no regulatory, fiscal, or legal impact on state statutes, agencies, or private parties beyond public recognition by the House of Representatives.

Impact

H8458 has no substantive effect on Rhode Island law, state programs, or statutory language. It is a congratulatory House resolution that serves only to formally commend CCRI’s women’s basketball team and to have the Secretary of State deliver an official copy of the resolution to the team and its coach.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is overwhelmingly positive and celebratory. The resolution praises the team’s athletic success, discipline, teamwork, academic and personal growth, and the coaching leadership of Doug Haynes, reflecting unanimous admiration rather than policy debate. No votes, opposition, or committee controversy are provided in the bill context.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. Because the measure is a nonbinding honorary resolution, it does not appear to have generated disagreement over policy, spending, or legal consequences. The only named individuals and groups are the CCRI women’s basketball team, Coach Doug Haynes, and the House sponsors who supported the recognition.