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RI S2979
Joint Resolution
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark McKenney
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and general treasurer to have been Rhode Island residents and registered voters for at least 2 continuous years prior to taking office
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Adds Section 9 to Article III ("Of Qualification for Office") of the Rhode Island Constitution, effective January 1, 2027
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Requires approval by a majority of all elected members in both houses of the General Assembly before submission to voters
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Places the amendment on the ballot at the next statewide general election for voter approval or rejection
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Directs the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment in state newspapers prior to the election
Legislative Description
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.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/4/2026