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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the voters of the state regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate, which will replace existing sections of Article II of the Constitution concerning suffrage. The amendment clarifies that a citizen must be a resident of the state and the town or city from which they wish to vote, and their name must be registered as provided by law, to be eligible to vote. It also specifies that individuals incarcerated for a felony conviction will have their voting rights restored upon discharge, and it removes the previous thirty-day residency requirement for voting in presidential elections, allowing the general assembly to establish shorter residency and registration periods for all elections. Furthermore, the amendment introduces a requirement that individuals must have been a qualified elector in Rhode Island for at least thirty days before they can file a declaration of candidacy for office. The resolution outlines the process for submitting this proposed amendment to the electors for approval at the next statewide general election, including publication and notification procedures.

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