RI S2780 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Passed on June 25 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-06-25 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS - Requires mail ballot drop boxes to be opened thirty-five (35) days prior to election day, and twenty (20) days prior to special elections.

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Title

Requires mail ballot drop boxes to be opened thirty-five (35) days prior to election day, and twenty (20) days prior to special elections.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2024-06-12 - House - Passage In Concurrence (Y: 59 N: 12 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2024-06-11 - Senate - Passage (Y: 32 N: 5 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2024-06-25SenateSigned by Governor
2024-06-21SenateTransmitted to Governor
2024-06-12HouseHouse passed Sub A in concurrence
2024-06-11HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/12/2024)
2024-06-11SenateSenate passed Sub A
2024-06-07SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/11/2024)
2024-06-06SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2024-06-05SenateProposed Substitute
2024-06-04SenateScheduled for consideration (06/06/2024)
2024-04-11SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-04-05SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/11/2024)
2024-03-08SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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Rhode Island State Sources


Bill Comments

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