S.2724

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·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2724 petitions Congress to call a convention for proposing constitutional amendments to limit federal power and terms of office.

Rhode Island S2724 is a joint resolution that petitions Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The proposed amendments aim to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution outlines a process for appointing commissioners to represent Rhode Island at the convention, including qualifications, selection, and oversight mechanisms. Commissioners must be U.S.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

8 Yea

DDDDDDRD

0 Nay

2 Absent

DD

Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary