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RI H7792
RI H7792JOINT RESOLUTION RESCINDING PREVIOUS ARTICLE V CONVENTION APPLICATIONS (Rescinds any prior applications to the United States Congress from the Rhode Island General Assembly to call for a convention to amend the United States Constitution.)
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Joint Resolution Rescinding Previous Article V Convention Applications (rescinds Any Prior Applications To The United States Congress From The Rhode Island General Assembly To Call For A Convention To Amend The United States Constitution.)
AI Summary
This joint resolution, passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly, formally withdraws and cancels any previous requests made by the state to the United States Congress to convene a special convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution, as allowed under Article V of the Constitution. This action applies to all prior applications, regardless of when they were made or whether they sought a convention for specific topics or a broader range of amendments. The resolution also mandates that copies be sent to key congressional offices and Rhode Island's federal representatives, and requests that this action be officially recorded in the Congressional Record.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Arthur Handy (D)*,
Terri Cortvriend (D),
Susan Donovan (D),
Jay Edwards (D),
Kathleen Fogarty (D),
Katie Kazarian (D),
Carol McEntee (D),
Brandon Potter (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7792.pdf |
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