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The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee recently convened to discuss Senate Bill 14, introduced by Leader Michael McCaffrey, which proposes changes to the solemnization of marriages. The bill seeks to transfer the authority for authorizing marriage solemnizations from the General Assembly to the executive branch, allowing the Governor to designate individuals to perform marriages, regardless of their voter registration status in Rhode Island. The discussion highlighted potential adjustments to the bill, including removing the requirement that officiants be registered voters in the state. Committee members, including Senators Anna Quezada, Gordon Rogers, and John Burke, raised questions about the implications of the bill, such as allowing non-U.S. citizens to officiate weddings and addressing past controversies involving foreign judges. The conversation also touched on the importance of streamlining the process to support Rhode Island’s wedding and hospitality industries, particularly in destinations like Newport. The committee considered holding the bill for further study to refine the language and address concerns.

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