Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 2317: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- REFERENDUM ON LINE ITEM VETO
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SR 2317 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- REFERENDUM ON LINE ITEM VETO. Primary sponsor: Gordon Rogers (Republican), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Proposed amendment to the Constitution provides the governor with a line item veto on the budget and other bills for the appropriation of money.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary