This bill amends Section 17-12.1-1 of the General Laws to change the date of the primary election for the election of delegates to national conventions and for presidential preference. Currently, the primary is held on the fourth Tuesday in April every four years. The bill adds a new provision that for the 2024 primary election only, the election of delegates and presidential preference shall be conducted on April 2, 2024. The bill will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
6309: 17-12.1-1