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RI H7678
Joint Resolution
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Casey
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AI Summary
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Creates a 9-member Special Joint Legislative Commission on City and Town Affairs with appointees from the Speaker of the House, House Minority Leader, Senate President, Senate Minority Leader, Governor, and the RI League of Cities and Towns Executive Director
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Requires representation from rural, suburban, and urban municipalities among the commission members
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Commission purposes include strengthening state-local coordination, identifying barriers to municipal operations, providing early consultation on legislation affecting municipalities, and recommending policies to improve municipal governance
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Commission members serve without compensation; all state departments must provide requested information and assistance
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Report due to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026, with the commission expiring January 31, 2027
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CITY AND TOWN AFFAIRS (Creates a 9-member Joint Commission to review and provide recommendations to strengthen coordination between state and local government and who would report back to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026, and would expire on January 31, 2027.)
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
3/13/2026