Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 1 I cosponsors

HR 7119 — JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE-OF ELECTIONS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Last action — 01/23/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing four (4) year terms for members of the general assembly, elected members from even numbered districts would begin to be elected to four (4) year terms.

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Action History

  1. 01/23/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 01/19/2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/23/2024)

  3. 01/10/2024 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (104)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7119 do?
Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing four (4) year terms for members of the general assembly, elected members from even numbered districts would begin to be elected to four (4) year terms.
Who sponsors HR 7119?
HR 7119 is sponsored by David A. Bennett (Democratic), Cardillo, David Morales (Democratic), Jon D. Brien (Independent), Stephen M. Casey (Democratic), Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), Charlene M. Lima (Democratic), Gregory J. Costantino (Democratic), Patricia A. Serpa (Democratic), and Robert D. Phillips (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 7119?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7119?
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