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RI S2091

Canvassing The Lists Of Qualified Electors


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Introduced
01/25/2022
In Committee
05/24/2022
Crossed Over
05/05/2022
Passed
05/25/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/08/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would replace the requirement that the notice for the final canvass be posted in a newspaper and instead this act would require the notice for the final canvass to be published on the official website maintained by the city or town. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill replaces the requirement that the notice for the final canvass be posted in a newspaper with a requirement for the notice to be published on the official website maintained by the city or town. The bill also clarifies that a voter's registration cannot be canceled or their right to vote limited based solely on a finding that the voter no longer resides within the city or town, unless the voter has confirmed their change of residence or the board has received written evidence that the voter has registered to vote elsewhere. The bill will take effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Effective without Governor's signature (on 06/08/2022)

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