S.2938

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·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2938 allows the Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness to appoint Judicial Nominating Commission members and requires.

Rhode Island S2938 permits the Rhode Island 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 (JNC). The bill also requires judicial candidates to disclose political donations. The JNC is tasked with investigating the personal background of each nominee and requiring full financial disclosure. The commission must broadcast each open meeting via the internet and maintain an archive of each recording.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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9
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 26

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary