Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2136
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Dimitri (Democratic)
- Gallo (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires party chairpersons to submit lists of party voters to the mayor or council president within 30 days of notice of vacancy in a municipal election office and mayor/council president are required to make a replacement nomination within 30 days.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 10, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 23, 2026
06/23/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · House
06/11/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 11, 2026 · House
06/11/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 9, 2026 · Legislature
06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 8, 2026 · Legislature
06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 5, 2026 · Legislature
06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026) - Feb 26, 2026 · Legislature
02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 23, 2026 · Legislature
02/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026) - Feb 23, 2026 · Legislature
02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026) - Feb 20, 2026 · Legislature
02/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary