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Disclaimer: Council President Rachel Miller and President Pro Tempore Juan M. Pichardo are introducing a rent stabilization ordinance. The following materials on rent stabilization may not represent the viewpoint of all members of the City Council.

Ordinance Tracker:

Ordinance Introduction
The ordinance is formally filed with the City Clerk and placed on the Council meeting agenda.

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Public Hearing

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Committee Review (1)

Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity and Education (HOPE)

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Committee Review (2)

Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity and Education (HOPE)

The committee discusses amendments.

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Committee Vote

Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity and Education (HOPE)

The committee votes to either:

  • Recommend passage
  • Recommend passage with amendments
  • Hold the ordinance for further study
  • Recommend rejection.

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First Vote

The ordinance returns to the full City Council. The Council conducts the first vote.

Second Vote

The ordinance returns to the full City Council for a second (and final) legislative vote. If approved by a majority, the ordinance is considered passed by the City Council. 

Mayor’s Review and Signature
Once passed, the ordinance is sent to the Mayor of Providence. The mayor can either:

  • Sign the ordinance → It becomes law.
  • Take no action within the required time → It becomes law automatically.
  • Veto the ordinance → It is sent back to the City Council with objections.
Return to Council if the Mayor Vetoes

If the mayor vetoes the ordinance, the City Council may reconsider it. To override the veto, a two-thirds majority vote of the City Council is required. 

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