Rhode Island S2979 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring certain state officers to be residents and registered voters for at least two years.

Rhode Island S2979 proposes a constitutional amendment to the state's qualification for office. It would require that no person could hold office as governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, or general treasurer unless that person has been a resident and a registered voter in the State of Rhode Island for at least two years, continuously, prior to taking office. This amendment would be submitted to the qualified electors of the state for approval at the next statewide general election.

Rhode Island S2979 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring certain state officers to be residents and registered voters for at least two years.

Rhode Island S2979 proposes a constitutional amendment to the state's qualification for office. It would require that no person could hold office as governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, or general treasurer unless that person has been a resident and a registered voter in the State of Rhode Island for at least two years, continuously, prior to taking office. This amendment would be submitted to the qualified electors of the state for approval at the next statewide general election.