AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE REPEALER (Creates the joint committee of the repealer for a term of six (6) years to compile suggestions for repeal of certain statutes, regulations, and executive orders.)

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2026 -- S 2716
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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A N A C T
RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE REPEALER

Introduced By:
Senators Paolino, de la Cruz, Thompson, DiPalma, Urso, Euer, Zurier,
Ciccone, Patalano, and Tikoian

Date Introduced:
February 27, 2026

Referred To:
Senate Judiciary
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
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SECTION 1. Title 22 of the General Laws entitled "GENERAL ASSEMBLY" is hereby
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amended by adding thereto the following chapter:
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CHAPTER 11.1
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JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE REPEALER
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22-11.1-1. Joint committee of the repealer – Composition.

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(a) There is hereby created a joint committee of the repealer. The joint committee of the
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repealer shall consist of six (6) members: three (3) of whom shall be members of the senate, not
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more than two (2) from the same political party, to be appointed by the senate president; and three
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(3) of whom shall be members of the house of representatives, not more than two (2) from the same
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political party to be appointed by the speaker of the house.
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(b) The senate president and the speaker of the house shall consult with the house and
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senate minority leaders on the appointment of the minority members.
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22-11.1-2. Powers and duties of joint committee of the repealer.

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(a) The joint committee of the repealer shall have the authority to:
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(1) Compile suggestions for repeal of statutes, regulations, and executive orders received
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from citizens, businesses, and government agencies, including, but not limited to, those that are not
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considered "business-friendly", and those that are archaic and out of date;
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(2) Following review of suggestions, make recommendations to the general assembly and

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propose repeal of statutes and regulations through legislation; and

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(3) Following review of suggestions may make recommendations for repeal of executive
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orders to the governor.
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22-11.1-3. Duration of joint committee of the repealer.

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The committee shall be in existence until December 31, 2032, unless further extended by
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the general assembly.
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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE REPEALER
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This act would create the joint committee of the repealer for a term of six (6) years to
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compile suggestions for repeal of statutes, regulations, and executive orders received from citizens,
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businesses, and government agencies, including, but not limited to, those that are not considered
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"business-friendly", and those that are archaic and out of date.
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This act would take effect upon passage.
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