Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2947: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2947 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION. Primary sponsor: Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): 05/28/2026 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.
Requires the JNC to establish standardized merit-based selection process and that applications be evaluated according to uniform, job-related criteria adopted in advance and published on the commission's website.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary