The Rhode Island Constitution
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Introduction |
| Preamble | The Preamble to the Rhode Island Constitution |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article I (Declaration of Certain Constitutional Rights and Principles) |
| Art. I §0 | Intro to Article I |
| Art. I §1 | Right to Make and Alter Constitution — Constitution Obligatory Upon All |
| Art. I §2 | Laws for Good of Whole — Burdens to be Equally Distributed — Due Process — Equal Protection — Discrimination — No Right to Abortion Granted |
| Art. I §3 | Freedom of Religion |
| Art. I §4 | Slavery Prohibited |
| Art. I §5 | Entitlement to Remedies for Injuries and Wrongs — Right to Justice |
| Art. I §6 | Search and Seizure |
| Art. I §7 | Requirement of Presentment or Indictment — Information by Attorney-General — Grand Juries — Double Jeopardy |
| Art. I §8 | Bail, Fines and Punishments |
| Art. I §9 | Right to Bail — Habeas Corpus |
| Art. I §10 | Rights of Accused Persons in Criminal Proceedings |
| Art. I §11 | Relief of Debtors from Prison |
| Art. I §12 | Ex Post Facto Laws — Laws Impairing Obligation of Contract |
| Art. I §13 | Self-Crimination |
| Art. I §14 | Presumption of Innocence — Securing Accused Persons |
| Art. I §15 | Trial by Jury |
| Art. I §16 | Compensation for Taking of Private Property for Public Use — Regulation of Fishery Rights and Shore Privileges Not Public Taking |
| Art. I §17 | Fishery Rights — Shore Privileges — Preservation of Natural Resources |
| Art. I §18 | Subordination of Military to Civil Authority — Martial Law |
| Art. I §19 | Quartering of Soldiers |
| Art. I §20 | Freedom of Press |
| Art. I §21 | Right to Assemble — Redress of Grievances — Freedom of Speech |
| Art. I §22 | Right to Bear Arms |
| Art. I §23 | Rights of Victims of Crime |
| Art. I §24 | Rights Not Enumerated — State Rights Not Dependent on Federal Rights |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article II (Of Suffrage) |
| Art. II §1 | Persons Entitled to Vote |
| Art. II §2 | Nomination of Candidates — Voter Registration — Absentee Voting — Conduct of Elections — Residency |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article III (Of Qualification for Office) |
| Art. III §1 | Qualified Electors |
| Art. III §2 | Disqualification Upon Conviction or Plea of Nolo Contendere — Requalification Following Sentence, Probation or Parole |
| Art. III §3 | Oath of General Officers |
| Art. III §4 | Oath of General Assembly Members, Judges, and Other Officers |
| Art. III §5 | Administration of Oaths |
| Art. III §6 | Holding of Offices Under Other Governments — Senators and Representatives Not to Hold Other Appointed Offices Under State Government |
| Art. III §7 | Ethical Conduct |
| Art. III §8 | Ethics Commission — Code of Ethics |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article IV (Of Elections and Campaign Finance) |
| Art. IV §1 | Election and Terms of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney-General, General Treasurer, and General Assembly Members |
| Art. IV §2 | Election by Plurality |
| Art. IV §3 | Filling Vacancy Caused by Death, Removal, Refusal to Serve, or Incapacity of Elected Officers — Election When No Candidate Receives Plurality |
| Art. IV §4 | Temporary Appointment to Fill Vacancies in Office of Secretary of State, Attorney-General, or General Treasurer |
| Art. IV §5 | Special Elections to Fill General Assembly Vacancies |
| Art. IV §6 | Elections in Grand Committee — Majority Vote — Term of Elected Official |
| Art. IV §7 | Elections in Grand Committee — Quorum — Permitted Activities |
| Art. IV §8 | Voter Registration Lists |
| Art. IV §9 | Reports of Campaign Contributions and Expenses |
| Art. IV §10 | Limitations on Campaign Contributions — Public Financing of Campaign Expenditures of General Officers |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article V (Of the Distribution of Powers) |
| Art. V §0 | Intro to Article V |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article VI (Of the Legislative Power) |
| Art. VI §1 | Constitution Supreme Law of the State |
| Art. VI §2 | Power Vested in General Assembly — Concurrence of Houses Required to Enact Laws — Style of Laws |
| Art. VI §3 | Sessions of General Assembly — Compensation of General Assembly Members and Officers |
| Art. VI §4 | Restriction on General Assembly Members’ Activities as Counsel |
| Art. VI §5 | Immunities of General Assembly Members |
| Art. VI §6 | Election and Qualification of General Assembly Members — Quorum and Organization of Houses |
| Art. VI §7 | Rules of Houses — Contempt |
| Art. VI §8 | House Journals |
| Art. VI §9 | Adjournment of Houses |
| Art. VI §10 | Continuation of Previous Powers. Repealed |
| Art. VI §11 | Vote Required to Pass Local or Private Appropriations |
| Art. VI §12 | Property Valuations for Tax Assessments |
| Art. VI §13 | Continuance in Office Until Successors Qualify |
| Art. VI §14 | General Corporation Laws |
| Art. VI §15 | Lotteries |
| Art. VI §16 | Borrowing Power of General Assembly |
| Art. VI §17 | Borrowing in Anticipation of Receipts |
| Art. VI §18 | Redevelopment Powers |
| Art. VI §19 | Taking of Property for Highways, Streets, Places, Parks or Parkways |
| Art. VI §20 | Local Off-Street Parking Facilities |
| Art. VI §21 | Emergency Powers in Case of Enemy Attack |
| Art. VI §22 | Restriction of Gambling |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article VII (Of the House of Representatives) |
| Art. VII §1 | Composition |
| Art. VII §2 | Officers — Presiding Member During Organization |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article VIII (Of the Senate) |
| Art. VIII §1 | Composition |
| Art. VIII §2 | Lieutenant Governor to be Presiding Officer Until 2003 |
| Art. VIII §3 | Repealed |
| Art. VIII §4 | Repealed |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article IX (Of the Executive Power) |
| Art. IX §1 | Power Vested in Governor |
| Art. IX §2 | Faithful Execution of Laws |
| Art. IX §3 | Captain General and Commander in Chief of Military and Navy |
| Art. IX §4 | Reprieves |
| Art. IX §5 | Powers of Appointment |
| Art. IX §6 | Adjournment of General Assembly |
| Art. IX §7 | Convening of Special Sessions of the General Assembly |
| Art. IX §8 | Commissions |
| Art. IX §9 | Vacancy in Office of Governor |
| Art. IX §10 | Vacancies in Both Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor |
| Art. IX §11 | Compensation of Governor and Lieutenant Governor |
| Art. IX §12 | Powers and Duties of Secretary, Attorney-General, and General Treasurer |
| Art. IX §13 | Pardons |
| Art. IX §14 | Veto Power of Governor — Veto Overrides by General Assembly — Acts Effective Without Action by Governor |
| Art. IX §15 | State Budget |
| Art. IX §16 | Limitation on State Spending |
| Art. IX §17 | Budget Reserve Account |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article X (Of the Judicial Power) |
| Art. X §1 | Power Vested in Court |
| Art. X §2 | Jurisdiction of Supreme and Inferior Courts — Quorum of Supreme Court |
| Art. X §3 | Advisory Opinions by Supreme Court |
| Art. X §4 | State Court Judges — Judicial Selection |
| Art. X §5 | Tenure of Supreme Court Justices |
| Art. X §6 | Judges of Supreme Court — Compensation |
| Art. X §7 | Wardens and Justices of the Peace |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article XI (Of Impeachments) |
| Art. XI §1 | Power to Impeach — Procedure — Suspension from Office Impeachment |
| Art. XI §2 | Trial of Impeachments |
| Art. XI §3 | Officers Subject to Impeachment — Grounds and Effect of Conviction |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article XII (Of Education) |
| Art. XII §1 | Duty of General Assembly to Promote Schools and Libraries |
| Art. XII §2 | Perpetual School Fund |
| Art. XII §3 | Donations |
| Art. XII §4 | Implementation of Article — Diversion of Funds Prohibited |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article XIII (Home Rule for Cities and Towns) |
| Art. XIII §1 | Intent of Article |
| Art. XIII §2 | Local Legislative Powers |
| Art. XIII §3 | Local Legislative Bodies |
| Art. XIII §4 | Powers of General Assembly Over Cities and Towns |
| Art. XIII §5 | Local Taxing and Borrowing Powers |
| Art. XIII §6 | Charter Commissions |
| Art. XIII §7 | Adoption of Charters |
| Art. XIII §8 | Amendments to Charters |
| Art. XIII §9 | Filing of Charter Petitions to Bicameral Legislative Bodies |
| Art. XIII §10 | Charter Certificates — Signing — Recordation — Deposit — Judicial Notice |
| Art. XIII §11 | Judicial Powers Unaffected by Article |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article XIV (Constitutional Amendments and Revisions) |
| Art. XIV §1 | Procedure for Proposing and Approving Amendments |
| Art. XIV §2 | Constitutional Conventions |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article XV (General Transition) |
| Art. XV §1 | Rights and Duties of Public Bodies Unaffected — Continuation of Laws, Ordinances, Regulations and Rules |
| Art. XV §2 | Validity of Bonds, Debts, Contracts, Suits, Actions, and Rights of Actions Continued |
| Art. XV §3 | Continuation of Office Holders |
| Art. XV §4 | Implementing Legislation for Article Iii, Sections 7 and 8, and Article Iv, Section 10 |
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