Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 5139: 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
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 5139 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 01/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections