S.3360

AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE WARWICK CITY CHARTER TO ALLOW FOR ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES THAT SUBJECT MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO CERTAIN CODIFIED CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Chamber Passed·6/10/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3360 proposes charter amendments to allow Warwick City Council to require its consent for mayoral appointments to certain city boards.

Rhode Island S3360 seeks to amend the Warwick City Charter to enable the City Council to enact ordinances requiring its advice and consent for mayoral appointments to certain city boards and commissions. This change, if approved by voters, would apply to all boards and commissions codified in the charter or the code of ordinances, except for the Board of Public Safety. The proposed amendments will be subject to voter approval at the next general election in November 2026 or a special election if scheduled sooner.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Jun 10
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Jun 10

Senate

Senate read and passed

Jun 9

Senate

Committee recommends passage

Jun 9

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)