S.2979

JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE (Proposes a state constitutional amendment to provide no person could hold office as general officer unless that person was a resident and a registered voter in the State of Rhode Island for at least 2 years, continuously, prior to taking office.)

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary