S.3112

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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Rhode Island S3112 mandates the board of elections to create a secure area for public observation of mail ballot processing and requires voter.

Rhode Island S3112 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. The bill also mandates that the mail ballot voter's signature be compared to the signature on file within the state central voter registration system. Additionally, the bill requires applicants for mail ballots to provide a Rhode Island driver's license, state ID number, or the last four digits of their social security number. The bill aims to enhance transparency and security in the mail ballot process.

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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 21

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Apr 7

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 23

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 8

House

House passed in concurrence