SB 2778

  • Rhode Island Senate Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Mar 08, 2024
  • Passed Senate Jun 04, 2024
  • Passed House Jun 06, 2024
  • Signed by Governor Jun 17, 2024

An Act Relating To Elections -- Mail Ballots

Abstract

Eliminates requirement of signing with an "X" for voters who cannot sign their name due to blindness, disability, or inability to read/write and establishes a timeframe for local boards to accept mail ballot applications delivered via the postal service.

Bill Sponsors (6)

Votes


Actions


Jun 17, 2024

Office of the Governor

06/17/2024 Signed by Governor

Jun 12, 2024

Office of the Governor

06/12/2024 Transmitted to Governor

Jun 06, 2024

House

06/06/2024 House passed Sub A in concurrence

Jun 04, 2024

Senate

06/04/2024 Senate passed Sub A

House

06/04/2024 Placed on House Calendar (06/06/2024)

May 30, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

05/30/2024 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

Senate

05/30/2024 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2024)

May 29, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

05/29/2024 Proposed Substitute

May 27, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

05/27/2024 Scheduled for consideration (05/30/2024)

Rhode Island General Assembly

05/27/2024 Meeting postponed (05/28/2024)

May 24, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

05/24/2024 Scheduled for consideration

Apr 11, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

04/11/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 05, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

04/05/2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/11/2024)

Mar 08, 2024

Senate

03/08/2024 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Bill Text

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