The bill amends Section 17-2-1 of the General Laws in Chapter 17-2, which pertains to the election and terms of general state officers, including the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and general treasurer. The new legal language specifies that no individual may be elected to the same general office more than twice. Additionally, it establishes that a person who has served more than two years of a term to which another person was elected cannot be elected to that same office more than once. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that individuals ineligible to be elected as governor are also ineligible for the position of lieutenant governor.

The act is designed to promote fair electoral practices and limit the tenure of individuals in key state offices, thereby encouraging a rotation of leadership. The provisions will take effect immediately upon passage, reinforcing the legislative intent to enhance democratic processes within the state's governance structure.

Statutes affected:
288: 17-2-1