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RI H7791
RI H7791JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- COMBINING THE OFFICES OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND SECRETARY OF STATE (Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would combine the offices of lieutenant governor and secretary of state, commencing with the 2028 election.)
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Joint Resolution To Approve, Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Combining The Offices Of The Lieutenant Governor And Secretary Of State (proposes An Amendment To The State Constitution, Article Iv, Section 1, That Would Combine The Offices Of Lieutenant Governor And Secretary Of State, Commencing With The 2028 Election.)
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, specifically Article IV, Section 1, to combine the offices of lieutenant governor and secretary of state into a single position, effective with the 2028 election. This means that starting with the election in November 2028, voters will elect one individual to hold both roles, and the duties of both offices will be merged. The resolution outlines the process for approving and publishing this proposed amendment, which will be submitted to the state's qualified electors for their approval or rejection at the next statewide general election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7791.pdf |
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