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Rhode Island Senate adopts CRNA week proclamation, memorial resolutions and approves House bill 7165
Summary
The Rhode Island Senate adopted a resolution proclaiming Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist week, passed two memorial resolutions, approved House Bill 7165 (33–0) and the consent calendar, and heard brief announcements about a Preserve Rhode Island event and the governor's FY27/28 supplemental budget.
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Senate convened and approved several ceremonial measures, a House act and routine business during a short session that included memorial remarks and announcements about upcoming events and the governor's supplemental budget.
The chamber unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming "Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) week," as read by the clerk. The resolution, moved by Leader Chacon and approved by voice vote, recognized CRNAs' role in delivering anesthesia care in settings ranging from hospitals to ambulatory surgical centers and noted that federal legislation enacted in 1986 afforded nurse anesthetists direct Medicare reimbursement rights.
The Senate also adopted a resolution celebrating the life of Kerrigan McCrory Rayne Nelson. Senator Ujifusa moved passage and described Nelson as "embodied courage, kindness, compassion, and determination," noting her advocacy for childhood cancer awareness and musical accomplishments. Senator Oyer offered additional remarks urging colleagues to view her recorded performances and mentioned a planned celebration of life in early February. The resolution was adopted by voice vote.
A separate resolution expressing the Senate's condolences on the passing of Margaret M. Ottman of Bellingham, Massachusetts was read and adopted after remarks by Senator Thompson and Chairwoman Murray.
On legislation, the Senate immediately considered House Bill No. 7165 (described on the floor as a solemnization). Senator Lita Dela Cruz moved passage; the clerk reported 33 members in the affirmative, 0 opposed, and the act passed.
Leader Chacon moved approval of the consent calendar, seconded by Senator Dela Cruz; members voted and the consent calendar was approved (tally not specified in the transcript).
In announcements, Senate Chairman DePalma asked members to "save the date" for a Preserve Rhode Island event at 6 p.m. at the Ellipin House and noted that the governor's FY27/28 supplemental budget document had been posted online as a first look, thanking staff for preparing the multi‑hundred‑page document.
Before adjournment, Whip Tecoyun moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of Kerrigan McCrory Rayne Nelson and Margaret M. Ottman; the motion was seconded by the Senate and the body stood adjourned.
Votes at a glance: • Senate resolution proclaiming CRNA week — adopted (voice vote; tally not specified). • Resolution honoring Kerrigan McCrory Rayne Nelson — adopted (voice vote). • Resolution expressing condolences for Margaret M. Ottman — adopted (voice vote). • House Bill No. 7165 — passed 33–0. • Consent calendar — approved (tally not specified).
The clerk recorded 34 members present at the start of the session. Several guests were introduced, including intern Natalia Cabral and guest Dominic Lombard, and the Senate transmitted adopted resolutions to the secretary of state and other appropriate offices as a matter of course.
