S.2147

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.

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Rhode Island S2147 adjusts the primary election date to the Wednesday following Labor Day if it falls on the eighth Tuesday before biennial state.

Rhode Island S2147 modifies the primary election date to be held on the Wednesday after Labor Day if the eighth Tuesday before biennial state elections coincides with the day after Labor Day. This change does not affect other deadlines related to the primary election processes. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

64 Yea

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0 Nay

11 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Consideration

Mar 26

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

History

Apr 20

Senate

Signed by Governor

Apr 16

House

House passed Sub A in concurrence

Apr 16

Senate

Transmitted to Governor