H7231

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

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7231 prohibits members of city/town political party committees and representative/senate district committees from serving on local.

Rhode Island H7231 amends the General Laws to prohibit members of elected city/town political party committees and representative/senate district committees from serving on local canvassing authorities. The bill mandates that any member who becomes a candidate for public office must file a declination of candidacy within ten days or face a $500 fine and immediate dismissal. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 5

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Feb 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 30

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections