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RI H7136
RI H7136Allows school committees to add item(s) not appearing in the published notice to their agendas for the purposes of discussion only and not for the purpose of voting upon the item(s).
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would allow school committees to add item(s) not appearing in the published notice to their agendas for the purposes of discussion only and not for the purpose of voting upon the item(s). This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends Rhode Island's Open Meetings law to allow school committees to add new items to their meeting agendas for discussion only, even if those items were not included in the original published notice. Previously, school committees could only add items for informational purposes if requested by a member of the public during a public comment session, and these items could not be voted on unless they were posted according to specific rules or were necessary to address an unexpected, urgent situation. This bill simplifies that process by permitting school committees to add items for discussion without a prior public request, as long as the added items are strictly for discussion and not for voting, and it will take effect immediately upon being passed.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7136.pdf |
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