Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3043: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES -- DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND PRIMARY VOTES

In committee Last action April 7, 2026: 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 3043 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES -- DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND PRIMARY VOTES. Primary sponsor: Sam Zurier (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), John Burke (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sam Zurier (Democratic); Lori Urso (Democratic); Frank Ciccone (Democratic); Lou DiPalma (Democratic); and 6 more.