RI H7071 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-3)
Status: Introduced on January 5 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-23 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House State Government & Elections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS - Authorizes early voting for the fourteen (14) calendar days immediately preceding election day, while requiring, as is practicable, that all the election day protections and procedures be afforded to early voters.

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Title

Authorizes early voting for the fourteen (14) calendar days immediately preceding election day, while requiring, as is practicable, that all the election day protections and procedures be afforded to early voters.

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-01-23HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-01-19HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/23/2024)
2024-01-05HouseIntroduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

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