States / Rhode Island / SR 2979
SR 2979 Failed
JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE
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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.
- Chamber
- Senate
- Introduced
- Mar 4, 2026
- Last action
- Apr 7, 2026 — 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Sponsor
- Hanna Gallo D
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 5 · Stalled