RI H7223 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 18 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-06 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House State Government & Elections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - Requires a write-in candidate to file a declaration of intent with the same office at which the declaration of candidacy would be filed, and require similar residency requirements for write-in candidates that exists for declared candidates.

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Title

Requires a write-in candidate to file a declaration of intent with the same office at which the declaration of candidacy would be filed, and require similar residency requirements for write-in candidates that exists for declared candidates.

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-02-06HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-02-02HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/06/2024)
2024-01-18HouseIntroduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

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