Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5276: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5276 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE. Primary sponsor: Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Casimiro, Carol McEntee (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Ranked Choice Voting for Rhode Island Presidential Primaries and provides for new sections on ranked choice voting tabulation and results reporting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections