S.3113

Increases from seven (7) days to nine (9) days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections. No certificates of election may be issued, until the recount if any is completed.

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Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3113 extends the recount request period from seven to nine days post-election.

Rhode Island S3113 amends the election laws to increase the time frame for requesting a recount from seven to nine days after election results are declared. The bill ensures that no certificates of election are issued until any requested recount is completed. This change aims to provide additional opportunity for candidates to challenge election results through a recount process.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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0 Nay

12 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 10

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 4

House

House passed in concurrence

Jun 4

Senate

Transmitted to Governor