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Read. Follow. Verify.Rhode Island alters signature rules and deadlines for presidential convention delegate primaries
Last action · June 18, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Ciccone and 4 others
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What This Bill Does
Rhode Island amends signature requirements and deadlines for primaries used to elect delegates to national presidential nominating conventions.
Alters the qualification timeline and paperwork rules for candidates and delegates seeking ballot access in presidential preference primaries.
Who It Affects
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presidential convention delegates
Must meet new signature requirements and deadlines to qualify for the presidential preference primary ballot.
Key Facts
- The act amends signature requirements for primaries electing delegates to national conventions for presidential preference.
- The act changes deadlines associated with presidential preference primary delegate elections.
- The legislation was signed into law by the Governor on June 18, 2026.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
13 actions- Jun 18, 2026EnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jun 16, 2026Transmitted to Governor
- Jun 8, 2026FloorHouse passed in concurrence
- Jun 5, 2026Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)
- Jun 4, 2026FloorSenate read and passed
- Jun 2, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
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- Jun 2, 2026FloorCommittee recommends passage
- May 30, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- Feb 26, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Feb 23, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
- Feb 23, 2026Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
- Feb 20, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- Jan 23, 2026IntroducedIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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