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RI H8122
RI H8122HOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 2025 AND 2026 (Amends the House rules to mandate that all lobbyists vacate the House floor twenty (20) minutes prior to the beginning of the scheduled House session.)
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2025 And 2026 (amends The House Rules To Mandate That All Lobbyists Vacate The House Floor Twenty (20) Minutes Prior To The Beginning Of The Scheduled House Session.)
AI Summary
This resolution amends the rules of the House of Representatives for the years 2025 and 2026, specifically by changing the rules regarding who is allowed on the House floor during sessions. The key provision is that all guests and lobbyists, who are individuals or groups seeking to influence legislation, must leave the House floor twenty minutes before a scheduled session begins, unless the Speaker grants them special permission to stay. The resolution also clarifies that only elected members, authorized legislative staff, and approved press representatives are generally allowed on the floor during sessions, with exceptions made for individuals with disabilities who need to observe proceedings and must adhere to strict rules of conduct.
Sponsors (6)
Pat Serpa (D)*,
Doc Corvese (D),
Megan Cotter (D),
Deb Fellela (D),
Jason Knight (D),
Mary Messier (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Rules Committee (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8122.pdf |
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