Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
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 among other factors."
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-26 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-26 | Latest Action | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 7090 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE | introduced |
| HB 7377 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES | introduced |
| HB 7378 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES | introduced |
| HB 7450 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORTING | introduced |
| HB 7495 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- SAFEGUARDING ELECTION CANDIDATES USING REASONABLE EXPENDITURES ACT | in_committee |
| HB 7907 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION | introduced |
| HB 7977 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- BALLOT QUESTION ADVOCACY AND REPORTING | introduced |
| SB 2813 | AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA (Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November, 2026.) | introduced |