H7049

Requires that the primary election date, statutorily the eighth Tuesday preceding the biennial state elections, shall be held on the Wednesday when Labor Day is the day before said Tuesday. No other filing deadlines would be affected.

Complete·4/20/26

Rhode Island H7049 changes the primary election date to the Wednesday after Labor Day if it falls on the eighth Tuesday before biennial state.

Rhode Island H7049 modifies the primary election date to be held on the Wednesday immediately following Labor Day if the eighth Tuesday preceding biennial state elections coincides with the day after Labor Day. This change does not affect other deadlines established in Title 17. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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1 Nay

R

7 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Jan 27

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Consideration

History

Apr 20

House

Signed by Governor

Apr 16

Senate

Senate passed as amended in concurrence

Apr 16

House

Transmitted to Governor