H8048

Permits RI Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with RI Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of JNC and requires judicial candidates to disclose political donations.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8048 allows the Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness to appoint Judicial Nominating Commission members and requires.

Rhode Island H8048 amends the judicial selection process by allowing the Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with the Rhode Island Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of the Judicial Nominating Commission. The bill also mandates that judicial candidates disclose political donations. The commission is tasked with investigating the personal background of each nominee and requires full financial disclosure.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary