Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7786
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- GENERAL STATE OFFICERS -- NON-PARTISAN ELECTION OF SECRETARY OF STATE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Place (Republican)
- Nardone (Republican)
- Chippendale (Republican)
- Newberry (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would allow a non-partisan election of the secretary of state, commencing with the 2030 election.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 30, 2026 · Legislature
04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026) - Mar 23, 2026 · Legislature
03/23/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/26/2026) - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Feb 12, 2026 · House
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections