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H7791Introduced in the House

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 (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.)

IntroducedHouse State Government & Elections

Introduced by Brian Newberry, District 48

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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 (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.)

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/26/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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