2024 Rhode Island 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.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
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.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
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.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
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.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
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.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
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.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 8.5% |
| Republican | 57.7% |
