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Rhode Island House Bill H7225

Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7225

Introduced
1/26/22  

Caption

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Persons Entitled To Vote (this Joint Resolution Would Authorize The Submission To The Electors Of A Constitutional Amendment That Would Allow Eligible Citizens To Register To Vote Removing The Requirement That The Registration Be Completed Thirty (30) Days Before An Election.)

Impact

If enacted, this constitutional amendment would remove barriers currently set in place that inhibit timely voter registration. It is expected to adapt to the modern challenges of voter mobilization and engagement, affording residents the opportunity to exercise their voting rights with greater flexibility. Allowing last-minute registration could empower many individuals who, due to various circumstances, may not meet the existing deadlines.

Summary

House Bill H7225 proposes a significant amendment to the Rhode Island state constitution concerning voter registration requirements. The bill aims to authorize eligible citizens to register to vote without the current stipulation of needing to complete their registration thirty days prior to an election. This change reflects an effort to enhance accessibility to the electoral process, potentially increasing voter participation rates by allowing individuals to register closer to election dates.

Contention

There are notable points of contention surrounding HB H7225. Proponents of the bill argue that this amendment could lead to higher electoral participation, especially among marginalized communities who face difficulties meeting registration deadlines. On the other hand, opponents may raise concerns about potential voter fraud or the integrity of the electoral process, suggesting that loosening registration requirements could complicate verification efforts and the management of voter rolls.

Latest H7225 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S2216

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution - Persons Entitled To Vote (this Joint Resolution Would Authorize The Submission To The Electors Of A Constitutional Amendment That Would Allow Eligible Citizens To Register To Vote Removing The Requirement That The Registration Be Completed Thirty (30) Days Before An Election.)

RI H8017

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE (This Joint Resolution would propose to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment which would provide that no person who is not a citizen of the United States would be allowed to vote in this state.)

RI S2779

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE (Would propose to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.)

RI S0820

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE (Would propose to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.)

RI H5515

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE (Would propose to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.)

RI S0608

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Of Suffrage (would Propose To The Voters Of The State A Constitutional Amendment Regarding Eligibility To Vote And To Be A Candidate.)

RI H5770

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Of Suffrage (would Propose To The Voters Of The State A Constitutional Amendment Regarding Eligibility To Vote And To Be A Candidate.)

RI H7474

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE (Would propose to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.)

RI S2443

JOINT RESOLUTION JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- REMOVING PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR ELECTION BY PLURALITY (This Joint Resolution would propose to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment which would remove from the Constitution the provision of Article IV, Section 2, that provide for election by plurality.)

RI H6660

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Referendum On Line Item Veto (same As 21h-5861 -- This Joint Resolution Would Provide For The Publishing And Submission To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State For A Line Item Veto.)

Similar Bills

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