Rhode Island Senate Bill 2491
Session 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 18, 2026
First Action
Feb 6, 2026
Latest Action
Jun 18, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2491
State
Rhode Island
Session
2026
Motion Text
IN CONCURRENCE
Senate Roll Call Votes
Yes
Other
Yes
Yes
Other
Yes
Yes
Other
Yes
Mr. Speaker
Yes
Other
Other
Other
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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06/18/2026
Office of the Governor
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
06/16/2026
Office of the Governor
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
06/11/2026
House
06/11/2026 House passed in concurrence
06/10/2026
House
06/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
06/04/2026
Senate
06/04/2026 Senate read and passed
06/02/2026
Senate
06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
06/02/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
05/30/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
02/26/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
02/23/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
02/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
02/23/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
02/20/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
02/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
02/06/2026
Senate
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Sources
RI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Feb 6, 2026 6:39:38 PM
Record Updated
Jun 18, 2026 11:21:52 PM