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 instead be held on the following Wednesday. This change is intended to avoid conflicts with the Labor Day holiday.

Additionally, the bill modifies Section 17-9.1-4.1 concerning voter registration drives at high schools. It changes the requirement for local boards to conduct annual voter registration drives from a mandate to a permissive action, allowing local boards to decide whether to hold such drives in cooperation with school administrations. The bill also establishes that high school principals and vocational school directors may serve as registration agents, with the authority to accept registrations from qualified students and employees, while ensuring compliance with local board regulations. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7234: 17-15-1, 17-9.1-4.1