The bill amends Section 17-4-10 of the General Laws in Chapter 17-4, titled "Federal Elective Officers," to establish a new method for electing presidential electors in Rhode Island. The new legal language specifies that the state will be divided into four groups of municipalities, each representing approximately equal populations, during the redistricting process. Each group will correspond to one electoral vote, and the candidate receiving the plurality of votes within each group will be awarded that electoral vote. This change aims to create a more equitable representation of voters in the electoral college process.

Additionally, the bill retains the existing provision that presidential electors will be elected at town, ward, and district meetings on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November every four years, starting in 1960. The amendment introduces the new grouping system while deleting any previous language that may not align with this updated electoral process. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5520: 17-4-10