Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2491
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- Gallo (Democratic)
- Burke (Democratic)
- Britto (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Changes the date for the election of delegates to the conventions from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March 2028.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 4, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · House
06/11/2026 House passed in concurrence - Jun 10, 2026 · House
06/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
06/04/2026 Senate read and passed - Jun 2, 2026 · Senate
06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026) - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage - May 30, 2026 · Legislature
05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) - Feb 26, 2026 · Legislature
02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 23, 2026 · Legislature
02/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026) - Feb 23, 2026 · Legislature
02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026) - Feb 20, 2026 · Legislature
02/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary