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RI H7786

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Newberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State elections would become non-partisan beginning with the 2030 election, removing all party labels from the ballot for this office
  • Candidates for Secretary of State would no longer be nominated through party primaries or conventions, instead following procedures for independent candidates
  • Amends multiple sections of Rhode Island General Laws including those governing general officers, state conventions, and candidate declarations
  • Section 4 contains an apparent drafting error, referencing "attorney general" instead of "secretary of state" when describing the non-partisan election requirement
  • Effective date is January 1, 2030

Legislative Description

This 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.

Elections

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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