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HB 7231

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 5, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITY.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7231
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-02-05
Elections / Voting
Summary

Prohibits members of elected city/town political party committees as well as representative/senate district committees from serving on local canvassing authorities.

Sponsor
Edwards
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-05 Status in_committee
2026-02-05 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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