This bill amends several sections of the General Laws to establish the non-partisan election of the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, starting with the elections held in 2030. Specifically, it modifies Section 17-2-1 to define the general officers and stipulate that the Secretary of State will be elected in a non-partisan election, without any party label, and will not represent a political party. Similar provisions are included in Sections 17-12-13 and 17-14-1, which outline the election process and candidate declarations, ensuring that the Secretary of State's election aligns with the non-partisan framework.

Additionally, Section 42-8-1 is amended to reflect that the Attorney General will also be elected in a non-partisan manner beginning in 2030, without any party label and not as a representative of a political party. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2030.

Statutes affected:
7786: 17-2-1, 17-12-13, 17-14-1, 42-8-1