H7791

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.)

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

Mar 26

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Mar 23

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/26/2026)