Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced 6 D cosponsors

H 7982 — RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Last action — House State Government & Elections

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House State Government & Elections

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety finance
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 7982 do?
RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Who sponsors H 7982?
H 7982 is sponsored by Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Tina L. Spears (Democratic), Michelle E. McGaw (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), and Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic).
What is the current status of H 7982?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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