The bill amends Section 17-20-26 of the General Laws in Chapter 17-20, titled "Mail Ballots," to allow the board of elections to count mail ballots in local special elections in the same manner as it counts mail ballots in statewide elections. The new language specifies that the board has the authority to count the ballots and that the results shall be transmitted to the local board once the ballots are counted. The bill removes previous language regarding the packaging and delivery of local ballots, streamlining the election process for local special elections. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
815: 17-20-26