Rhode Island § 17-19-10 § 17-19-10. Sample ballots — Contents — Distribution.

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§ 17-19-10 — § 17-19-10. Sample ballots — Contents — Distribution.

Rhode Island § 17-19-10

Title 17Elections

Ch. 17-19Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and Supplies

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-10 (2026).

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§ 17-19-10. Sample ballots — Contents — Distribution.
The secretary of state shall prepare a sample ballot that shall be a copy of the computer
            ballot to be used. The sample ballot shall clearly and briefly explain and illustrate
            the manner of casting a vote, of voting for candidates individually, and of voting
            upon questions. The secretary of state shall furnish a reasonable supply of sample
            ballots to the state board of elections, for public distribution upon request, and
            no fewer than three (3) of the sample ballots shall be furnished for each voting place.
         

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§ 17-19-10. Sample ballots — Contents — Distribution.

The secretary of state shall prepare a sample ballot that shall be a copy of the computer ballot to be used. The sample ballot shall clearly and briefly explain and illustrate the manner of casting a vote, of voting for candidates individually, and of voting upon questions. The secretary of state shall furnish a reasonable supply of sample ballots to the state board of elections, for public distribution upon request, and no fewer than three (3) of the sample ballots shall be furnished for each voting place.

Legislative History

P.L. 1935, ch. 2195, § 11; P.L. 1938, ch. 2640, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 318, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 318, § 6; P.L. 1940, ch. 818, § 1; P.L. 1953, ch. 3203, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 17-19-11; G.L. 1956, § 17-19-10; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 277, § 12; P.L. 1996, ch. 298, § 12; P.L. 2014, ch. 279, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 280, § 1.