RI H8255 | 2022 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: Passed on July 2 2022 - 100% progression
Action: 2022-07-02 - Effective without Governor's signature
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Approves Warwick city charter amendments increasing mayor's term of office from 2 to 4 yrs, limited to 2 consecutive terms limiting council members to 6 consecutive 2 yr. terms effective 1/1/25 subject to general/special election voter approval.

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Title

Relating To Authorizing The Amendment Of The Warwick City Charter Regarding New Elected Term Lengths And Term Limits For Mayor And Council Elective Terms Commencing January, 2025

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2022-06-22 - House - Passage (Y: 70 N: 1 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2022-07-02HouseEffective without Governor's signature
2022-06-24HouseTransmitted to Governor
2022-06-23SenateSenate passed in concurrence
2022-06-22SenatePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/23/2022)
2022-06-22HouseHouse read and passed
2022-06-21HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/22/2022)
2022-06-21HouseCommittee recommends passage
2022-06-19HouseScheduled for consideration (06/21/2022)
2022-05-31HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2022-05-28HouseScheduled for hearing (05/31/2022)
2022-05-13HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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