Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 17-5 – Statewide Referenda Elections


§ 17-5-1	Referenda elections – Constitutional and public questions
§ 17-5-1.1	Special referenda elections
§ 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

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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