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RI H7234
RI H7234Changes primary election to Wednesday if after Labor Day and does not mandate local boards of election to have voter registration drive at high school.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require that the primary election date, typically the eighth Tuesday preceding the biennial state elections, shall be held on the Wednesday following Labor Day, if the eighth Tuesday immediately follows Labor Day. Additionally, this act would no longer mandate, but rather allow local boards to annually conduct a voter registration drive at each high school within the city or town. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill modifies election procedures by changing the date of primary elections and the requirement for voter registration drives at high schools. Specifically, if the primary election, which is typically held on the eighth Tuesday before state elections, falls on the day immediately after Labor Day, the primary will now be moved to the following Wednesday. Additionally, local election boards will no longer be required to conduct voter registration drives at every high school annually; instead, they will have the option to do so. These changes aim to adjust election timing and provide more flexibility for local election officials regarding high school voter outreach.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
David Place (R)*,
Michael Chippendale (R),
Richard Fascia (R),
Marie Hopkins (R),
Brian Newberry (R),
Christopher Paplauskas (R),
Paul Santucci (R),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7234.pdf |
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