Testifying in 2021
The State House remains close to in-person testimony. See below for submitting written or verbal testimony to the House and Senate.
Senate Testimony
Written testimony is encouraged.
Submit written testimony to:
slegislation@rilegislature.gov
Deadline for written testimony:
2pm THE DAY OF the hearing.
Verbal testimony will be given by phone.
Submit request for verbal testimony via this form.
Deadline for verbal testimony submission:
4pm THE DAY BEFORE the hearing.
NOTE: testimony will only be accepted for bills that have a hearing, not for bills that are just for consideration only.
Contact the Senate Legislative Office
Committee Clerk
(401) 222-2381
slegislation@rilegislature.gov
House Testimony
Written testimony is encouraged.
Submit written testimony to:
RDiMezza@rilegislature.gov
Deadline for written testimony:
11am THE DAY OF the hearing.
Verbal testimony will be given by phone.
Submit request for verbal testimony to:
RDiMezza@rilegislature.gov
Deadline for verbal testimony submission:
11am THE DAY OF the hearing.
Please supply the following in your request:
• Bill # you are testifying on
• If you are for or against
• Your name and phone number
• Affiliation, if any
Contact the House Legislative Office
Committee Clerk
(401) 222-2258
RDiMezza@rilegislature.gov
Track and Watch
Track Bills
Use the RI General Assembly Bill Tracker to stay on top of hearings and other changes to bills of your choosing.
Public Documents
All documents provided by the public will be posted on the General Assembly website.
Watch the Hearings
Committee meetings will be live streamed on CapitolTV.
Hearings will also be televised live on:
- Cox Channels 15 and 61
- In high definition on Cox Channel 1061
- Full Channel on Channel 15
- Channel 34 by Verizon subscribers