RI S2703 | 2018 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 20 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-05-03 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate 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 For General Officers' Election) (this Proposed Constitutional Amendment Would Provide For A Run-off Election Between The Top Two Vote Getters For Each General Office If No Candidate Has Received A Majority.)

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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 For General Officers' Election) (this Proposed Constitutional Amendment Would Provide For A Run-off Election Between The Top Two Vote Getters For Each General Office If No Candidate Has Received A Majority.)

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-05-03SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2018-04-27SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/03/2018)
2018-03-20SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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