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RI H7792

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Handy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Rescinds, repeals, cancels, and nullifies all prior Rhode Island applications to Congress calling for an Article V constitutional convention

  • Applies to all previous applications regardless of when adopted, whether limited to specific subjects or general in scope, and whether documented in state or Library of Congress records

  • Requires copies of the resolution be sent within 30 days to the Clerk of the U.S. House, Secretary of the U.S. Senate, and Rhode Island's congressional delegation

  • Requests publication in the Congressional Record and inclusion in the official tally of state legislative applications for Article V conventions

Legislative Description

JOINT RESOLUTION RESCINDING PREVIOUS ARTICLE V CONVENTION APPLICATIONS (Rescinds any prior applications to the United States Congress from the Rhode Island General Assembly to call for a convention to amend the United States Constitution.)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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