RI H7072 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on January 5 2024 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2024-02-15 - Withdrawn at sponsor's request
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Joint Resolution To Approve, Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Four Year Terms For Representatives And Senators (proposes An Amendment To The State Constitution, Article Iv, Section 1, That Would Allow Four (4) Year Terms For General Assembly Members, Commencing With The 2026 Election.)

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Title

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- FOUR YEAR TERMS FOR REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS (Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would allow four (4) year terms for general assembly members, commencing with the 2026 election.)

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-02-15HouseWithdrawn at sponsor's request
2024-01-23HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-01-19HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/23/2024)
2024-01-05HouseIntroduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

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