The bill amends Section 17-19-37 of the General Laws concerning the tabulation of state and federal election returns and the issuance of certificates of election. It designates the state board as responsible for tabulating these returns and declaring the results. A key change in the bill is the extension of the timeframe for candidates to petition the board for a recount from seven (7) days to nine (9) days following the declaration of results. Additionally, the bill stipulates that no certificates of election may be issued until any requested recounts are completed. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7782: 17-19-37