The bill amends Section 17-15-1 of the General Laws regarding the scheduling of primary elections. It specifies that if the eighth Tuesday preceding biennial state elections falls on the day after Labor Day, the primary election shall be held on the following Wednesday. This change is intended to avoid scheduling the primary election immediately after a major holiday.

Additionally, the bill modifies Section 17-9.1-4.1 concerning voter registration drives at high schools. It changes the language from a requirement for local boards to conduct these drives annually to a permissive allowance, meaning that local boards may choose to conduct them at their discretion. The bill does not include any provisions regarding the roles of school principals and directors as registration agents. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5383: 17-15-1, 17-9.1-4.1