RI S0809 | 2017 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on April 25 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-05-23 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 25 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-05-23 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires write-in candidates to file a declaration of intent (7) days prior to the election. Write-in votes would be counted for those filing declarations only unless no candidate appeared on the ballot.
Title
Relating To Elections
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-23 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2017-05-19 | Senate | Scheduled for consideration (05/23/2017) |
| 2017-05-04 | Senate | Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study |
| 2017-05-04 | Senate | Committee recommended indefinite postponement |
| 2017-04-28 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/04/2017) |
| 2017-04-25 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
