Rhode Island § 22-8-2 - Legislative Council
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§ 22-8-2. Legislative Council
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-8-2
§ 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.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 221; G.L. 1956, § 22-8-2; P.L. 1999, ch. 105, § 11; P.L. 2001,
ch. 180, § 31.
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Section 22-8-2 ("Legislative Council") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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