Rhode Island H7378 updates election notification rules for voters.

Rhode Island H7378 mandates local boards to advertise early voting dates, hours, and locations in newspapers and on websites. It requires local boards to publish local ballot questions on websites for consecutive days, allowing for household mailings instead of newspaper ads. The bill also permits local boards to remain open for voter registrations for ten consecutive days before an election, with extended hours on the last day. This act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7378 updates election notification rules for voters.

Rhode Island H7378 mandates local boards to advertise early voting dates, hours, and locations in newspapers and on websites. It requires local boards to publish local ballot questions on websites for consecutive days, allowing for household mailings instead of newspaper ads. The bill also permits local boards to remain open for voter registrations for ten consecutive days before an election, with extended hours on the last day. This act takes effect upon passage.