Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7978
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Redefines "political party" and defines and distinguishes between "major parties" and "minor parties" based on the total number of votes a party's candidate received in the previous election.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections