§ 17-5-1 Referenda elections – Constitutional and public questions
§ 17-5-1.1 Special referenda elections
§ 17-5-2 Repealed
§ 17-5-3 Publication of questions to be submitted to voters
§ 17-5-4 Manner of voting
§ 17-5-5 Language contained on computer ballots
§ 17-5-6 Count of votes – Declaration of results

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 17-5 - Statewide Referenda Elections

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9