RI S3147 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on June 13 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-06-24 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Joint Resolution Providing For A Bi-partisan Preparatory Commission To Assemble Information On Constitutional Questions In Preparation For A Vote By The Qualified Electors On The Holding Of A Constitutional Convention In Accordance With Article Xiv Section 2 Of The Rhode Island Constitution (this Resolution Would Provide For A Twelve (12) Member Bi-partisan Commission To Assemble Information On Constitutional Questions In Preparation For A Vote By Electors On Holding A Constitutional Convention, And Who Would Report Back By September 1, 2024.)

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Title

JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A BI-PARTISAN PREPARATORY COMMISSION TO ASSEMBLE INFORMATION ON CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR A VOTE BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS ON THE HOLDING OF A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIV SECTION 2 OF THE RHODE ISLAND CONSTITUTION (This resolution would provide for a twelve (12) member bi-partisan commission to assemble information on constitutional questions in preparation for a vote by electors on holding a constitutional convention, and who would report back by September 1, 2024.)

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2024-06-13 - House - Passage In Concurrence (Y: 64 N: 0 NV: 11 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2024-06-13 - Senate - Passage (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2024-06-24SenateSigned by Governor
2024-06-20SenateTransmitted to Governor
2024-06-13HouseHouse passed in concurrence
2024-06-13HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/13/2024)
2024-06-13SenateSenate read and passed
2024-06-11SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/13/2024)
2024-06-11SenateCommittee recommends passage
2024-06-08SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/11/2024)
2024-06-07SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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