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RI H7238
Joint Resolution
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Lombardi
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the Rhode Island Constitution to extend General Assembly terms from 2 years to 4 years, beginning with the 2028 election.
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Imposes term limits of three consecutive full 4-year terms (12 years maximum) for state representatives and senators.
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Requires voter approval at the next statewide general election before taking effect.
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Maintains existing 4-year terms and 2-term limits for statewide general officers (governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, general treasurer).
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Introduced January 21, 2026 by Representatives J. Lombardi, Hull, and Sanchez; referred to House State Government & Elections committee.
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- FOUR YEAR TERMS AND TERM LIMITS FOR REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS (Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would create four (4) year terms for general assembly members and impose term limits of three (3) full four (4) year terms on said members commencing with the 2028 election.)
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
3/13/2026