RI General Assembly Allowing Written Testimony on All Bills Due to Coronavirus Concerns

RI General Assembly Allowing Written Testimony on All Bills Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Due to concerns about coronavirus, the Rhode Island General Assembly is reminding the public that those who would like to testify on legislation but wish to avoid public gatherings can submit written testimony on any bill.

"While both the House and the Senate are continuing business as usual, including sessions and committee meetings, those who wish may submit their testimony in writing and avoid the crowded capitol building," writes the General Assembly. 

In the Senate, testimony for any bill being heard before any committee may be emailed to [email protected].

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In the House, testimony should be emailed to the clerk of the committee hearing the bill. The email address of the appropriate committee clerk.

Submitting Written Testimony

Written testimony submitted on any bill is distributed to all members of the committee hearing the bill at the time of the hearing. It also becomes part of the public record of the bill, just as spoken testimony is.

The General Assembly reminds Rhode Islanders that written testimony is welcome and is being included in every committee meeting posting, along with the address to which it should be sent.