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RI S2309

RI S2309
Amends certain signature requirements and deadlines regarding primaries for election of delegates to national conventions for presidential preference.


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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would reduce the number of signatures needed on nomination papers for a candidate to be a delegate to a national presidential convention to 50 voters. This act would also amend and reduce the number of days before an election for which nomination papers must be submitted before a presidential preference primary to 54 days, and would reduce the number of days by which the local board of canvassers would need to certify the signatures to the secretary of state to 50 days before the presidential preference primary. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning the election of delegates to national conventions for presidential preference, reduces the number of signatures required on nomination papers for a delegate candidate from 150 to 50 eligible voters. It also shortens the deadline for submitting these nomination papers to the local board of canvassers, moving it from 56 days before the presidential preference primary to 54 days. Furthermore, the bill decreases the time the local board of canvassers has to certify these signatures to the secretary of state, from 53 days before the primary to 50 days. These changes aim to streamline the process for candidates seeking to become delegates.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 02/26/2026)

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