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RI H7786
RI H7786This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would allow a non-partisan election of the secretary of state, commencing with the 2030 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
This act would provide for the non-partisan election of the secretary of state, commencing with the 2030 election. This act would take effect on January 1, 2030.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend state law to allow for the non-partisan election of the secretary of state, meaning candidates for this office will not be affiliated with any political party and their names will not appear with a party label on the ballot, commencing with the 2030 election. This change will affect how candidates declare their intentions to run, as the secretary of state will follow the same procedures as independent candidates, and it also impacts state conventions where party nominees are selected. The bill also makes a similar change for the attorney general, also commencing with the 2030 election, to be elected in a non-partisan manner. The entirety of these changes will take effect on January 1, 2030.
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7786.pdf |
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