2024 RI Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Rhode Island General Assembly in 2024 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. Election Media Restrictions

Establishes regulations in Rhode Island to prohibit the distribution of deceptive synthetic media, such as manipulated images, audio, or videos, within 90 days of an election, to prevent "fraudulent" election communications.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
H7387 Roll Call 1438305

2. Suppressor Ban Exemption

Amends Rhode Island's weapons laws to maintain the prohibition on manufacturing, selling, purchasing, or possessing firearm silencers, while creating an exemption for law enforcement officers.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
S2828 Roll Call 1457616

3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program

Establishes the Renewable Ready Program to promote renewable energy development on contaminated or state-owned sites by creating a fund within the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
H7616 Roll Call 1456829

4. Firearm Storage Requirement

Amends Rhode Island's weapons laws to mandate safe storage of firearms, requiring they be secured in locked containers or equipped with safety devices when not in use.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
H7373 Roll Call 1451011

5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority

Allows the state Attorney General to investigate and bring an enforcement action against persistent fraud or illegality in the carrying on, conducting, or transaction of business or governmental activity.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
H7830 Roll Call 1457253

6. Election Drop Boxes

Amends Rhode Island's mail ballot laws to require that mail ballot drop boxes be accessible to the public starting 35 days prior to state and federal elections, and 20 days prior to special elections.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
S2780 Roll Call 1456781

How did they vote?

Marvin L. Abney
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-073
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Mia A. Ackerman
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-045
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Edith H. Ajello
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-001
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Karen  Alzate
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-060
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Samuel A. Azzinaro
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-037
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Jacquelyn M. Baginski
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-017
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Jose F. Batista
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-012
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
David A. Bennett
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-020
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Nathan W. Biah
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-003
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Christopher R. Blazejewski
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-002
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Jennifer Smith Boylan
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-066
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Jon D. Brien
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-049
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Justine A. Caldwell
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-030
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Edward T. Cardillo
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-042
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Lauren H. Carson
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-075
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Stephen M. Casey
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-050
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Julie A. Casimiro
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-031
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Michael W. Chippendale
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-040
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Terri  Cortvriend
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-072
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Arthur J. Corvese
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-055
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Gregory J. Costantino
60% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-044
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Megan L. Cotter
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-039
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Robert E. Craven
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-032
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Cherie L. Cruz
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-058
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Matthew S. Dawson
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-065
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Anthony J. DeSimone
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-005
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Grace  Diaz
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-011
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Susan R. Donovan
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-069
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
John G. Edwards
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-070
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Leonela  Felix
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-061
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Deborah A. Fellela
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-043
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-015
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Alex S. Finkelman
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-074
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Kathleen A. Fogarty
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-035
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Joshua J. Giraldo
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-056
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Arthur  Handy
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-018
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Brianna E. Henries
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-064
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Raymond A. Hull
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-006
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Katherine S. Kazarian
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-063
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Brian Patrick Kennedy
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-038
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Rebecca M. Kislak
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-004
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Jason  Knight
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-067
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Charlene M. Lima
40% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-014
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
John Joseph Lombardi
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-008
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Alex D. Marszalkowski
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-052
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Carol Hagan McEntee
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-033
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Michelle E. McGaw
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-071
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Joseph M. McNamara
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-019
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Mary Duffy Messier
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-062
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
David  Morales
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-007
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Patricia L. Morgan
75% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-026
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
George A. Nardone
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-028
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Brian C. Newberry
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-048
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Thomas E. Noret
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-025
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
William W. O'Brien
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-054
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Ramon A. Perez
N/A Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-013
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Robert D. Phillips
40% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-051
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
David J. Place
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-047
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Brandon C. Potter
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-016
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Robert J. Quattrocchi
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-041
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Brian J. Rea
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-053
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Sherry  Roberts
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-029
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Enrique George Sanchez
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-009
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Patricia A. Serpa
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-027
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Maryann  Shallcross-Smith
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-046
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Evan P. Shanley
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-024
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
K. Joseph  Shekarchi
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-023
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Scott A. Slater
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-010
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Joseph J. Solomon
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-022
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
June  Speakman
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-068
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Tina L. Spears
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-036
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Jennifer A. Stewart
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-059
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Teresa Ann Tanzi
25% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-034
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Camille F. Vella-Wilkinson
25% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-021
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
Brandon T. Voas
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-057
1. Election Media Restrictions
2. Suppressor Ban Exemption
3. Renewable Energy Subsidy Program
4. Firearm Storage Requirement
5. Expanding Attorney General's Authority
6. Election Drop Boxes
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