Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5713: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITY
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5713 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITY. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits members of elected city/town political party committees as well as representative/senate district committees from serving on local canvassing authorities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections