This bill amends Section 17-14-7 of the General Laws in Chapter 17-14 to change the number of signers required for nomination papers for various political offices. The bill specifies that for the 2020 election only, the nomination papers for a candidate for the party nomination or an independent candidate for United States senator shall be signed by at least 500 voters, instead of the usual 1,000 voters. Similarly, the nomination papers for a candidate for the party nomination or an independent candidate for representative in Congress shall be signed by at least 250 voters, instead of the usual 500 voters. The bill also changes the number of signers required for other offices, such as state senator, state representative, and city offices. Additionally, the bill limits the number of signatures that a candidate may submit for certification, depending on the number of signatures required.

This bill aims to change the number of signers required for nomination papers for various political offices. It reduces the number of signers required for the 2020 election for United States senator and representative in Congress. It also changes the number of signers required for other offices and limits the number of signatures that a candidate may submit for certification. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
340: 17-14-7