SB 2593

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 26, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2593
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-02-26
Elections / Voting
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 among other factors."

Sponsor
Thompson
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Actions Timeline
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
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