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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