H7494

Requires the board of elections to establish a secure area for the public observation of mail ballot processing and require the mail ballot voter’s signature be compared to the signature on file within the state central voter registration system.

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Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7494 mandates the board of elections to create a secure area for public observation of mail ballot processing and requires voter.

Rhode Island H7494 amends the state's election laws to require the board of elections to establish a secure area for the public observation of mail ballot processing. This area must allow interested voters, candidates, and political party representatives to witness the processing and certification of ballots. Additionally, the bill mandates that the voter's signature on the mail ballot application be compared to the signature on file within the state central voter registration system. If there is a discrepancy, the ballot will be reviewed by supervising board staff members.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

69 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Consideration

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Jun 23

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 9

Senate

Senate passed in concurrence