How many bills does it take to get an inspector general? RI lawmakers have four.

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 1,298

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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With House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski using his new influence to back the creation of a state inspector general’s office, debate on Smith Hill now shifts to how much power to give the appointed government watchdog.

And over whom.

Blazejewski’s bill made its formal debut Tuesday, with a preliminary hearing before the House Committee on Finance Thursday — at the same time a dueling inspector general proposal inspector by Senate Minority Leader Jessica …

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