S.3162

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CITY AND TOWN AFFAIRS (Establishes a joint legislative commission on city and town affairs.)

Introduced·3/27/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a special joint legislative commission to improve coordination between state and local governments in Rhode Island.

This resolution creates a nine-member Special Joint Legislative Commission on City and Town Affairs. The commission aims to strengthen coordination between state and local governments, review policies to improve municipal governance, identify barriers to municipal operations, and propose solutions. It will also consult on state legislation and regulations affecting municipalities, and submit a report to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026. The commission will expire on January 31, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

6 Yea

DRDDDD

0 Nay

3 Absent

DDD

Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Apr 16

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Mar 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government