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]

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.

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Title

Relating To Elections

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2017-05-23SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2017-05-19SenateScheduled for consideration (05/23/2017)
2017-05-04SenateCommittee recommended Substitute A be held for further study
2017-05-04SenateCommittee recommended indefinite postponement
2017-04-28SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/04/2017)
2017-04-25SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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