S 845 - Authorizes Mail Ballot Drop Boxes to be Opened at Least Thirty-five (35) Days Prior to Election Day - Rhode Island Key Vote
Frank Lombardo III voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Bill Passed
- May 11, 2023
- Introduced
- March 29, 2023
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Title: Authorizes Mail Ballot Drop Boxes to be Opened at Least Thirty-five (35) Days Prior to Election Day
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
A vote on a bill to allow Mail Ballot Drop Boxes to be Opened at Least Thirty-five (35) Days Prior to Election Day
Highlights:
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Requires that every drop box maintained and overseen by the Rhode Island Board of elections be open to the public 35 days before the start date of a state election and be open 24 hours per day and 7 days per week (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 2).
Title: Authorizes Mail Ballot Drop Boxes to be Opened at Least Thirty-five (35) Days Prior to Election Day