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The Board of Canvassers voted 3-0 to support or take positions on several proposed election-related bills, approved its 2026 meeting calendar, and asked staff to start safety discussions about an active shooter response at City Hall and the office.
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The Board took formal positions on a slate of proposed election laws, including support for automatic voter registration tied to hunting and fishing licenses and new requirements for mail ballot applications. It also voted to ask the Administrator to contact Providence Emergency Management and the Administration about safety planning for City Hall and the office in case of an active shooter. In addition, the Board approved its 2026 meeting calendar and discussed possible early voting rules and regulations.
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