This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Rhode Island, specifically adding Section 9 to Article III, which addresses qualifications for holding office. The amendment stipulates that no person shall hold office as governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, or general treasurer unless that person has been a resident and a registered voter in the State of Rhode Island for at least two (2) years, continuously, prior to taking office.

The proposed amendment will be submitted to the state's qualified electors for approval during the next statewide general election. The bill outlines the procedures for notifying voters, including publication in local newspapers and inclusion in the warrants or notices for town, ward, or district meetings. If approved by the electorate, the amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.