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Mar 29, 2019
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Election Reform Bills

The ACLU testified on a variety of election-related bills, some of which we supported and some of which we did not.
Legislation
Mar 19, 2019
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  • Voting Rights

Presidential Tax Returns (H 5727, S 342)

We have long opposed legislative efforts to impose added qualifications for candidates to appear on the ballot in RI. For that reason, we opposed this legislation which would have required presidential candidates to publicly disclose their federal tax returns in order to be listed on the ballot.
Legislation
Apr 25, 2018
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Write-in Candidates (H 7729, S 2757)

Voters should have the right to have their votes tallied, even if it is for a losing cause. Legislation introduced this year would have imposed restrictions on that right, by eliminating the counting of write-in votes for persons who have not filed in advance a "declaration of intent."
Legislation
Apr 05, 2018
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Presidential Tax Returns (H 7877, S 2612A)

The ACLU of RI has long objected to legislative efforts to impose additional qualifications on candidates to qualify for the ballot. Just as the legislature should refrain from setting unnecessary barriers in the way for people to vote, it should not add unnecessary obstacles to get on the ballot.
Legislation
Mar 16, 2018
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Early Voting (H 7501, S 2419)

The majority of states allow for in-person early voting, recognizing that allowing people several days - instead of just one crowded day - to cast their ballot only increases the ability of the public to exercise the franchise.
Legislation
Mar 16, 2018
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Prison-Based Gerrymandering (H 7530, S 2267)

To draw new voting districts, any individuals incarcerated at the ACI in Cranston on the day the Census worker comes through are recorded as living at the prison, including individuals awaiting trial or serving misdemeanor sentences who are still allowed to vote, but only from their home addresses.
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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Voter Identification Repeal (H 7342, S 2448)

Despite concerns that photo voter ID laws disenfranchise elderly, transient and poor voters as well as voters of color, Rhode Island continues to require photo ID upon voting. This legislation would have repealed the law.
Legislation
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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  • 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
Legislation
Mar 29, 2019
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2019
  • Voting Rights

Election Reform Bills

The ACLU testified on a variety of election-related bills, some of which we supported and some of which we did not.
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Legislation
Mar 19, 2019
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Legislation
Mar 19, 2019
  • Voting Rights

Presidential Tax Returns (H 5727, S 342)

We have long opposed legislative efforts to impose added qualifications for candidates to appear on the ballot in RI. For that reason, we opposed this legislation which would have required presidential candidates to publicly disclose their federal tax returns in order to be listed on the ballot.
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Legislation
Apr 25, 2018
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Legislation
Apr 25, 2018
  • Voting Rights

Write-in Candidates (H 7729, S 2757)

Voters should have the right to have their votes tallied, even if it is for a losing cause. Legislation introduced this year would have imposed restrictions on that right, by eliminating the counting of write-in votes for persons who have not filed in advance a "declaration of intent."
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 05, 2018
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Legislation
Apr 05, 2018
  • Voting Rights

Presidential Tax Returns (H 7877, S 2612A)

The ACLU of RI has long objected to legislative efforts to impose additional qualifications on candidates to qualify for the ballot. Just as the legislature should refrain from setting unnecessary barriers in the way for people to vote, it should not add unnecessary obstacles to get on the ballot.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 16, 2018
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Legislation
Mar 16, 2018
  • Voting Rights

Early Voting (H 7501, S 2419)

The majority of states allow for in-person early voting, recognizing that allowing people several days - instead of just one crowded day - to cast their ballot only increases the ability of the public to exercise the franchise.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 16, 2018
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Legislation
Mar 16, 2018
  • Voting Rights

Prison-Based Gerrymandering (H 7530, S 2267)

To draw new voting districts, any individuals incarcerated at the ACI in Cranston on the day the Census worker comes through are recorded as living at the prison, including individuals awaiting trial or serving misdemeanor sentences who are still allowed to vote, but only from their home addresses.
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
  • Voting Rights

Voter Identification Repeal (H 7342, S 2448)

Despite concerns that photo voter ID laws disenfranchise elderly, transient and poor voters as well as voters of color, Rhode Island continues to require photo ID upon voting. This legislation would have repealed the law.
Explore Legislation
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.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
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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