RI H7849 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on June 25 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-06-25 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [PDF]

Summary

ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS - Requires mail ballot drop boxes to be opened thirty-five (35) days prior to election day, and twenty (20) days prior to special elections.

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Title

Requires mail ballot drop boxes to be opened thirty-five (35) days prior to election day, and twenty (20) days prior to special elections.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2024-04-24 - House - Passage As Amended (Y: 54 N: 16 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2024-04-24 - House - Passage Of Amendment (Y: 63 N: 5 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2024-06-25HouseSigned by Governor
2024-06-20HouseTransmitted to Governor
2024-06-13SenateSenate passed as amended in concurrence
2024-06-11SenatePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/13/2024)
2024-06-11SenateCommittee recommends passage as amended in concurrence
2024-06-08SenateScheduled for consideration (06/11/2024)
2024-05-13SenateReferred to Senate Judiciary
2024-04-24HouseHouse passed as amended (floor amendment)
2024-04-19HousePlaced on House Calendar (04/24/2024)
2024-04-09HouseCommittee recommends passage
2024-04-05HouseScheduled for consideration (04/09/2024)
2024-03-26HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-03-22HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2024)
2024-03-01HouseIntroduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

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