Rhode IslandUniversity football practice field is named for Mark S. Cruise
The law names the University of Rhode Island's football practice field at 5E West Alumni Avenue in Kingston the "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field."
What it does
The University of Rhode Island football practice field in Kingston is named "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field" under the law.
Argument forNaming the field for Mark S. Cruise could give the university community a lasting way to recognize him.
Argument againstUsing the required name could mean the university needs to update field signs, maps, and other references.
More detail
The law gives the university's football practice field the name "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field." The naming requirement applies to the University of Rhode Island football practice field at 5E West Alumni Avenue in Kingston. The naming requirement takes effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 1906/19/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1606/16/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 906/09/2026 House passed in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 806/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)Minor
- Jun 806/08/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrenceMinor
- Jun 506/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- Apr 1704/17/2026 Referred to House Special LegislationMinor
- Apr 1604/16/2026 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 904/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/16/2026)Minor
- Apr 804/08/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Apr 304/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- Mar 2703/27/2026 Meeting postponed (04/01/2026)
- Mar 2703/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- Feb 2702/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans AffairsIntroduced
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