RI S2974 | 2022 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Passed on July 6 2022 - 100% progression
Action: 2022-07-06 - 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 In Concurrence (Y: 68 N: 2 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2022-06-02 - Senate - Passage (Y: 38 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2022-07-06SenateEffective without Governor's signature
2022-06-28SenateTransmitted to Governor
2022-06-22HouseHouse passed in concurrence
2022-06-21HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/22/2022)
2022-06-21HouseCommittee recommends passage in concurrence
2022-06-19HouseScheduled for consideration (06/21/2022)
2022-06-07HouseReferred to House Municipal Government & Housing
2022-06-02SenateSenate read and passed
2022-05-25SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/02/2022)
2022-05-24SenateCommittee recommends passage
2022-05-20SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/24/2022)
2022-05-19SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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Bill Comments

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