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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7303: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HR 7303 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): 03/19/2026 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.

Proposes to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
John LombardiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source