Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8282: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES
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Plain-language summary
HB 8282 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes several amendments to provide for an online nomination paper portal for election nomination papers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/30/2026 House read and passed
- 04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/16/2026)
- 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
- 03/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections