SR 2979

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 7, 2026.

JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE.

Bill ID RI-2026-SR-2979
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-04-07
Summary

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.

Sponsor
McKenney
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-07 Status in_committee
2026-04-07 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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