Jared Nunes

Father, Husband, small business owner and former State Representative still trying to make RI a better place.

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

Snowman construction 101

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

@JasonD_EP_RI @JohnMarionjr Paper copy is best. But in a pinch, here’s a link https://t.co/eVLnYpsQ3i

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

Rules are silent on removal. This is only reference. Mason’s rules also defer to constitution.

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

@JohnMarionjr That does sound fun.

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

@TedNesi No speaker can unilaterally remove a member. No matter the cause.

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

Not actually allowed without a vote of the members present.

[Ted Nesi @TedNesi]

While @RayHullRI was defending @RepJoeAlmeida's right to finish his Black History Month speech, @CharleneLimaRI (who had the gavel as Deputy Speaker) told Hull, "I will ask the sheriff to take you off the floor!"

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

@TedNesi Section 7. Rules of houses — Contempt.
Each house may determine its rules of proceeding, punish contempts, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member; but not a second time for the same cause.
Per the State constitution

[Common Cause RI @commoncauseri]

Today we’re asking all Rhode Islanders to contact their member of the @RISenate and tell them to #reformtherules Take action here: https://t.co/IDaLZKKnSU

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

I have always thought it was a sign of solidarity that the Senate had less restrictive rules than the House. I guess not.

[Common Cause RI @commoncauseri]

“It’s disappointing to see the [Rhode Island] Senate . . . follow the lead of the House by transferring power from the rank-and-file and putting it in the hands of the leadership.” https://t.co/JDBqD7sILD

[Edward Fitzpatrick @FitzProv]

.@commoncauseri panel on Understanding the Rules of the Rhode Island House: @RebeccaKislak @BrianCNewberry @Repjarednunes @stephen_ucci

[Ian Donnis @IanDon]

GOP lawmakers and @Repjarednunes have fought for rules changes in previous sessions

[Common Cause RI @commoncauseri]

The @RIHouseofReps Rules Committee made a significant change to increase transparency. There is still more work to do. Contact your State Representative and urge them to support floor amendments to increase transparency and accountability. https://t.co/enGEAjzKcG

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

#2. Some progress made this week. Much more to do. Grateful for those that have come together this year to push for these much needed reforms. Legislative process will be better for it.

[Ted Nesi @TedNesi]

My Saturday column: https://t.co/iarAgt248D

[Blank @JohnMarionjr]

Have you been following tonight’s Rules Committee hearing? Learn more on January 23rd at our Demystifying Democracy event on the House Rules. https://t.co/N4byQBMPxj

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

This is the only opportunity to have an impact on the rules that will govern the operations of the House for the next two years. Great to see some force behind it. At least people recognize that their government has the opportunity to work better.

[Blank @JohnMarionjr]

I guarantee this is the first time there has been an overflow room for a Rules Committee hearing. https://t.co/nbQD2qQvJK

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

At the last rules committee meeting, the committee was very respectful and listened to every one of my proposals. Some of which were similar to the “reform caucus”. Then they incorporated none of them into the final rules bill. The template might as well be set in stone.

[Ted Nesi @TedNesi]

Rules Cmte gavels in. Dem membership is all Mattiello supporters (no Reform Caucus Dems were appointed). All 17 members showed up for hearing’s start

“This is a template upon which we will be working,” Chair Corvese says. Starts with speech about rules aren’t to help minorities

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

@jpmillette Thanks JP. I appreciate the support over the years. It was a great honor to serve.

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

@RepMoira_Jayne Likewise. Just think, now you can bundle bills!

[Jared Nunes @Repjarednunes]

All reasonable ideas. Even if all were to pass, the remaining rules would still be heavily slanted towards leadership and control. Still a great start towards more open and accountable govt.

[Ted Nesi @TedNesi]

STORY: More than a dozen @RIHouseofReps Dems are demanding @RISpeaker change the chamber's rules. What do they want?

◆ Bills published 48 hours before a final vote
◆ ⅔ vote to suspend the rules
◆ Bills for 2 years, not 1
◆ Easier discharge petitions

https://t.co/zqQfIASBD4