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Introduced
02/16/2017
02/16/2017
In Committee
02/16/2017
02/16/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/01/2017
12/01/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Changes the period of time a voter may have to change their party affiliation from the 90th day preceding any primary election for which the voter is eligible to the 29th day preceding any primary election for which the voter is eligible.
AI Summary
This bill changes the period of time a voter in Rhode Island may have to change their party affiliation from 90 days preceding any primary election to 29 days preceding any primary election. The bill amends the state's "Registration of Voters" law to reduce the period during which a voter can change their party affiliation before a primary election. The bill also includes special provisions for primary elections in Warwick in 2000 and Senate District 20 in 2008, where party affiliation changes took effect immediately after voting in those elections.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 05/04/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText17/SenateText17/S0343.pdf |
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