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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7791: 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

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HR 7791 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
David PlacePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse47
George NardonePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse28
Mike ChippendalePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Brian NewberryPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse48

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
  3. 03/23/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/26/2026)
  4. 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  5. 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source