Rhode Island § 22-8-2 § 22-8-2. Composition — Appointment of members.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 22-8-2 — § 22-8-2. Composition — Appointment of members.

Rhode Island § 22-8-2

Title 22General Assembly

Ch. 22-8Legislative Council

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-8-2 (2026).

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§ 22-8-2. Composition — Appointment of members.
The legislative council shall consist of three (3) senators and four (4) representatives.
            At the January session of the general assembly in each odd-numbered year the president
            of the senate shall designate three (3) senators, not more than two (2) of whom shall
            be members of the same political party, and the speaker of the house shall designate
            four (4) members of the house of representatives, not more than three (3) of whom
            shall be members of the same political party, to serve as legislative councilors.
         

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§ 22-8-2. Composition — Appointment of members.

The legislative council shall consist of three (3) senators and four (4) representatives. At the January session of the general assembly in each odd-numbered year the president of the senate shall designate three (3) senators, not more than two (2) of whom shall be members of the same political party, and the speaker of the house shall designate four (4) members of the house of representatives, not more than three (3) of whom shall be members of the same political party, to serve as legislative councilors.