2023 Rhode Island Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Rhode Island General Assembly in 2023 and ranks their state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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House Votes
1. Mandatory EV Chargers
Would require companies to create new parking spaces outfitted with electric vehicle chargers.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
2. Mandatory Abortion Coverage
Would require insurance companies to provide abortion coverage to residents of Rhode Island.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
3. IDs for Illegal Immigrants
Makes applicants without "proof of lawful presence" eligible for a Rhode Island driver's license and requires that these IDs "shall not be used as a basis for a criminal investigation, arrest, or detention."
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
4. Mandatory Minimum Wage
Expands the number of occupations that qualify for minimum wage and creates new protections for such employees.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
5. Loose Adoption Laws
Makes adoption easier for single/nonmarried people and removes several requirements to accommodate LGBT adoption.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
6. Tax Credits for Theater
Creates tax credit opportunities for musicals, stage plays, and other productions in Rhode Island until 2027.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 9% |
| Republican | 90.7% |
