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RI H7155

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Place

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all executive branch testimony to the General Assembly to be certified in writing by both the agency head and the governor (or governor's designee) to be considered "official"

  • Certification must attest that testimony has been authorized, factual statements are accurate and complete, and no material facts have been knowingly omitted

  • Uncertified testimony cannot be relied upon by the legislature for legislative findings, fiscal analyses, or oversight determinations

  • Certification requirement applies only to factual representations and data, not to policy judgments, opinions, recommendations, or projections

  • Department of Administration may promulgate rules and standardized certification forms; act takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides that testimony submitted on behalf of state departments, agencies, boards or commissions would not be considered official unless authorized by the governor.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections1/16/2026

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