Chapter 363

2008 -- H 8230

Enacted 07/05/08

A N A C T

RELATING TO ELECTIONS

Introduced By: Representatives Walsh, and E Coderre

Date Introduced: May 01, 2008

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 17-18-15 of the General Laws in Chapter 17-18 entitled "Elective

Meetings" is hereby amended to read as follows:

17-18-15. Closing of schools. -- At each general election as defined in section 17-1-2(2)

and statewide primary as defined in section 17-15-1, all public elementary and secondary schools

throughout the state shall not be in session. On the day of the general election and statewide

primary, the use of school buildings or premises shall be restricted to use only as polling places

for election purposes. Notwithstanding the previous provisions, school staff development days

may be held. Provided further, that the provisions of this section shall not be applicable to the

Block Island School, located in the town of New Shoreham, and the use of the Block Island

School shall not be restricted, nor shall classes need to be cancelled or postponed at said school,

on the day of general elections and statewide primaries.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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LC02818

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