Rhode Island H7791 proposes a constitutional amendment to merge the offices of lieutenant governor and secretary of state, effective from the 2030.

Rhode Island H7791 proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, specifically Article IV, Section 1, to combine the offices of lieutenant governor and secretary of state. This change would take effect starting with the 2030 election. The amendment outlines the procedures for conducting town, city, ward, and district meetings, and mandates that these meetings follow the existing laws for general officer elections. The amendment also includes provisions for the recall process of general officers, detailing the requirements for initiating and completing a recall petition.

Rhode Island H7791 proposes a constitutional amendment to merge the offices of lieutenant governor and secretary of state, effective from the 2030.

Rhode Island H7791 proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, specifically Article IV, Section 1, to combine the offices of lieutenant governor and secretary of state. This change would take effect starting with the 2030 election. The amendment outlines the procedures for conducting town, city, ward, and district meetings, and mandates that these meetings follow the existing laws for general officer elections. The amendment also includes provisions for the recall process of general officers, detailing the requirements for initiating and completing a recall petition.