Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2593
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
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 among other factors.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- 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 - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary