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RI S2147
RI S2147Requires that the primary election date, statutorily the eighth Tuesday preceding the biennial state elections, shall be held on the Wednesday when Labor Day is the day before said Tuesday. No other filing deadlines would be affected.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require that the primary election date, statutorily the eighth Tuesday preceding the biennial state elections, shall be held on the Wednesday immediately following Labor Day if the eighth Tuesday immediately follows Labor Day. This provision would not change any other deadlines established in Title 17. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill proposes a change to the date of primary elections, which are currently scheduled for the eighth Tuesday before biennial state elections, meaning elections held every two years. Specifically, if this Tuesday falls on the day immediately after Labor Day, a federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September, the primary election will instead be moved to the following Wednesday. Importantly, all other deadlines related to candidate nominations, challenges, objections, hearings, withdrawals, vacancies, and certifications, as outlined in various sections of Title 17 of the General Laws, will be calculated as if the primary election were still held on that original Tuesday, ensuring no other filing periods are affected. This act will become law as soon as it is passed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2147.pdf |
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