R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-1.2-710: Voting and inspection rights of bondholders and debenture holders.

The articles of incorporation may, to the extent and in the manner provided in the articles of incorporation, confer on the holders of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness of the corporation rights to vote in the election of directors and on any other matters on which shareholders may vote and rights to inspect the books and records of the corporation.