Issue Position: Elections and Good Government

Issue Position

The General Assembly passed legislation requiring Rhode Island's quasi-public agencies to carry out their government missions effectively and to exemplify a commitment to transparent, accountable and effective government. All 20 quasi-public agencies and subsidiaries of Commerce RI would also be required to conduct a performance audit every five years beginning in 2015.
Lawmakers passed legislation that will eliminate the "master lever," or straight-party voting option, on all non-primary Rhode Island elections beginning after Jan. 1, 2015.
Legislation was passed and signed by the governor to put a question on the November ballot, asking voters if they wish to call a convention to consider revisions to the state's constitution.

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