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RI HB 7982

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AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HB 7982 pass?

No. RI HB 7982 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-07): 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 7982 about?

Establishes a performance audit division within the office of the auditor general.

Who sponsors RI HB 7982?

Tanzi, Kislak, McGaw and 3 others are the primary sponsors of RI HB 7982.

Description

Establishes a performance audit division within the office of the auditor general.

Introduced
2026-02-27
Latest action
2026-04-07 — 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Tanziprimary
  • Kislakprimary
  • McGawprimary
  • Spearsprimary
  • Speakmanprimary
  • Cortvriendprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-07

    04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  2. 2026-04-03

    04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

  3. 2026-02-27

    02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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