H7009

JOINT RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING A CONVENTION OF THE STATES UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION (Petitions congress to call a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution to impose restraints on the federal government.)

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7009 petitions Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the U.S.

Rhode Island H7009 is a joint resolution that petitions the United States Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The proposed amendments aim to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and limit the terms of office for its officials and members of Congress. The resolution outlines a process for selecting and overseeing commissioners to represent Rhode Island at the convention.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DI
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

Feb 5

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 16

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Jan 30

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration