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RI H7238
RI H7238JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- FOUR YEAR TERMS AND TERM LIMITS FOR REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS (Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would create four (4) year terms for general assembly members and impose term limits of three (3) full four (4) year terms on said members commencing with the 2028 election.)
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Joint Resolution To Approve, Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Four Year Terms And Term Limits For Representatives And Senators (proposes An Amendment To The State Constitution, Article Iv, Section 1, That Would Create Four (4) Year Terms For General Assembly Members And Impose Term Limits Of Three (3) Full Four (4) Year Terms On Said Members Commencing With The 2028 Election.)
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the State Constitution that would change the terms for members of the General Assembly, which includes representatives and senators, from two-year terms to four-year terms, with these new terms beginning with the elections held in 2028. Additionally, it would establish term limits, restricting these legislators to serving a maximum of three full four-year terms. The resolution also outlines the process for approving and publishing this proposed amendment to be voted on by the state's qualified electors, or voters, at the next statewide general election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7238.pdf |
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