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RI H7791

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Newberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to merge the offices of Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State into a single combined position titled "Lieutenant Governor -- Secretary of State"
  • The merger would take effect beginning with the November 2030 election, with the combined office holder assuming all duties and obligations of both positions
  • Requires approval by a majority of members in both houses of the General Assembly, followed by voter approval at the next statewide general election
  • The combined position would maintain the existing 4-year term and 2-term consecutive limit that currently applies to general officers
  • Amends Article IV, Section 1 of the Rhode Island Constitution governing elections and terms of state general officers

Legislative Description

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.)

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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