Bill > S0819

This bill introduces several changes to local election procedures in Rhode Island, focusing on improving voter information accessibility. The bill requires local boards of canvassers to publish early voting dates, hours, and locations at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation and continuously on the municipality's website during the early voting period. Additionally, the bill allows local boards to substitute traditional newspaper advertising with online website postings for certain election-related information, such as voter registration deadlines. This change is significant because it provides more flexible and potentially more cost-effective ways for municipalities to communicate important election information to voters. The bill also stipulates that online notices must be conspicuous, prominent, and comply with web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 level AA, ensuring that the information is both widely available and accessible to people with disabilities. By expanding digital communication methods, the bill aims to make election-related information more readily available to voters while maintaining the option of traditional print advertising. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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