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H7783Introduced in the House

Repeals authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college.

IntroducedHouse State Government & Elections

Introduced by Brian Newberry, District 48

What does this bill do?

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Official description

ELECTIONS -- AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE - Repeals authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/26/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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