Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0733

Introduced
3/22/23  

Caption

Nomination Of Party And Independent Candidates

Impact

Additionally, the bill alters the date of primary elections. Instead of being held on the eighth Tuesday preceding biennial state elections, the primaries will now be conducted on the last Tuesday in August preceding these elections. The adjustments reflect a strategic decision to potentially enhance voter engagement and organization of campaigns as candidates have more time to prepare following their nomination.

Summary

Bill S0733 amends existing regulations concerning the nomination process for party and independent candidates in Rhode Island. The act modifies the timeline for filing declarations of candidacy, specifically shifting the deadlines for submissions from the last consecutive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in June to the second consecutive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in June. This change seeks to streamline the candidate nomination process and provide clear guidance for aspiring political candidates about their filing timeline.

Conclusion

In summary, Bill S0733 aims to refine the nomination process for candidates while addressing both operational efficiencies and integrity within the election framework in Rhode Island. The changes it proposes may have significant implications for local electoral dynamics and candidates' campaigning strategies leading up to elections.

Contention

Notably, the legislative measure intends to simplify the declaration process for candidates by requiring specific certifications regarding their legal status, such as not being currently incarcerated for felony convictions. This provision aims to ensure that the candidates meet certain integrity standards, although it could also raise debates about accessibility for individuals with prior convictions seeking elected office.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI HB126

In nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates and for nominations by political bodies.

RI HB0232

Candidate Nomination Procedures Amendments

RI HB0460

Candidate Nomination Procedures Amendments

RI HB196

Regards candidate nomination protests, names on candidacy forms

RI SB1153

Write-in candidates; nomination paper filing

RI H5277

Changes the process of nominating candidates for the general election, by replacing the political party primary with a primary general election.

RI SB658

In dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for affidavits of candidates; and, in nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates, for nominations by political bodies, for limitations on eligibility of candidates and for affidavits of candidates.

RI HB1898

In nomination of candidates, further providing for number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries.

RI SB1276

In dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for affidavits of can didates; in nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates, for statement of candidates for delegates to national conventions, for Secretary of the Commonwealth to furnish county boards with list of candidates and candidates to be notified, for nominations by political bodies, for examination of nomination petitions, certificates and papers and return of rejected nomination petitions, certificates and papers and for affidavits of candidates; and, in penalties, further providing for false affidavits of candidates and for false signatures and statements in nomination petitions and papers.

RI HB1278

In dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for affidavits of can didates; in nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates, for statement of candidates for delegates to national conventions, for Secretary of the Commonwealth to furnish county boards with list of candidates and candidates to be notified, for nominations by political bodies, for examination of nomination petitions, certificates and papers and return of rejected nomination petitions, certificates and papers and for affidavits of candidates; and, in penalties, further providing for false affidavits of candidates and for false signatures and statements in nomination petitions and papers.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.