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R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-5-1 (2026)

Referenda elections — Constitutional and public questions

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Any proposition of amendment of the Constitution or any public question of statewide impact submitted to the electors of this state at a general election pursuant to § 17-1-2(2) held subsequent to 1997 shall be held in conformity with this chapter.

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Cited in 1 case, 2006–2006 · leading case: In Re Brown, 903 A.2d 147 (R.I. 2006).
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In Re Brown, 903 A.2d 147 (R.I. 2006). · cites it 2× “” Section 17-5-1. Thus, the authority of the Secretary to provide for the placement of referendum questions on the ballot is limited.”
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