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HB 7978

Rhode Island - Session 2026

House in_committee 2026-03-26
Elections / Voting
Bill Details

Title: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

Summary

Redefines "political party"" and defines and distinguishes between ""major parties"" and ""minor parties"" based on the total number of votes a party's candidate received in the previous election."

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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-26 Status in_committee
2026-03-26 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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