RI H7311 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 22 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-30 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Joint Resolution To Approve, Publish And Submit To The Electors--a Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State (majority Vote Requirement Through Instant Runoff Voting For General Officers And General Assembly Members' Election) (requires The Winning Candidate For General Offices And The General Assembly To Receive A Majority Of The Votes Cast.)

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Title

Joint Resolution To Approve, Publish And Submit To The Electors--a Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State (majority Vote Requirement Through Instant Runoff Voting For General Officers And General Assembly Members' Election) (requires The Winning Candidate For General Offices And The General Assembly To Receive A Majority Of The Votes Cast.)

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-30HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2016-03-24HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2016)
2016-01-22HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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