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May 05, 2017
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Automatic Voter Registration & Early Voting (S 619, S 770)

The Secretary of State's Office has submitted two bills that would make voting and registering for accessible for all Rhode Islanders.
Legislation
Apr 14, 2017
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Prison Gerrymandering (H 5309, S 344)

Legislation seeking to end the practice of prison-based gerrymandering in Rhode Island has once again been brought forward
Legislation
Apr 07, 2017
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Early Voting (H 5700, S 422)

This legislation would establish a process for in-person early voting in Rhode Island. Early voting is a key way of increasing the ability of the public to exercise the franchise.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2017
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Presidential Tax Returns (H 5400)

By requiring Presidential and VP candidates to disclose their five most recent federal tax returns in order to qualify for the ballot, this bill would set a dangerous precedent and impose additional qualifications, beyond those contained in the Constitution, on candidates to qualify for the ballot.
Legislation
May 05, 2017
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Legislation
May 05, 2017
  • Voting Rights

Automatic Voter Registration & Early Voting (S 619, S 770)

The Secretary of State's Office has submitted two bills that would make voting and registering for accessible for all Rhode Islanders.
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Apr 14, 2017
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Legislation
Apr 14, 2017
  • Voting Rights

Prison Gerrymandering (H 5309, S 344)

Legislation seeking to end the practice of prison-based gerrymandering in Rhode Island has once again been brought forward
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Apr 07, 2017
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Legislation
Apr 07, 2017
  • Voting Rights

Early Voting (H 5700, S 422)

This legislation would establish a process for in-person early voting in Rhode Island. Early voting is a key way of increasing the ability of the public to exercise the franchise.
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Mar 29, 2017
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Mar 29, 2017
  • Voting Rights

Presidential Tax Returns (H 5400)

By requiring Presidential and VP candidates to disclose their five most recent federal tax returns in order to qualify for the ballot, this bill would set a dangerous precedent and impose additional qualifications, beyond those contained in the Constitution, on candidates to qualify for the ballot.
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