Requires all write-in votes, regardless of qualification, to be reported and published by the state board of elections, on its website.
State of Rhode IslandRhode IslandELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES - Requires all write-in votes, regardless of qualification, to be reported and published by the state board of elections, on its website.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Jun 18, 2026
- 147 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
RI S 2130 · PassedJun 18
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Bill details
- Last action
- Signed by Governor · Jun 18, 2026
Sponsors
MMMark McKenneySenator · Democrat · SD-030Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
MLMatthew LaMountainSenator · Democrat · SD-031
DTDavid TikoianSenator · Democrat · SD-022
PAPeter AppollonioSenator · Democrat · SD-029
MMMelissa MurraySenator · Democrat · SD-024
Bill history
Newest first.
Jun 18, 2026Signed by GovernorSenate
Jun 16, 2026Transmitted to GovernorSenate
Jun 8, 2026House passed in concurrenceHouse
Jun 5, 2026Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)House
Jun 3, 2026Senate read and passedSenate
May 29, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)Senate
May 28, 2026Committee recommends passageSenate
May 26, 2026Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)Senate
Show 5 earlier actions
Feb 26, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studySenate
Feb 23, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)Senate
Feb 23, 2026Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)Senate
Feb 20, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or considerationSenate
Jan 16, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciarySenate
Recorded votes
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further studyFeb 26, 2026 · Senate · 9 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
PassageJun 3, 2026 · Senate · 38 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Passage In ConcurrenceJun 8, 2026 · House · 69 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Judiciary: PassageMay 28, 2026 · Senate · 9 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Elections
- ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
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