The Rhode Island House of Representatives is the lower house of the Rhode Island General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Rhode Island, the upper house being the Rhode Island Senate. It is composed of 75 members, elected to two-year terms from 75 districts of equal population. The Rhode Island General Assembly does not have term limits. The House meets at the Rhode Island State Capitol in Providence.
House leadership
The Speaker of the House presides over the House of Representatives. The Speaker is elected by the majority party caucus followed by confirmation of the full House through the passage of a House Resolution. As well as presiding over the body, the Speaker is also the chief leadership position, and controls the flow of legislation. Other House leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders, are elected by their respective party caucuses relative to their party's strength in the chamber.
Officers
Committee leadership
All chairs and vice chairs are members of the Democratic Party.
Composition
Members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
This list is of members elected in November 2022, to serve in the 2023–24 biennium.
Past composition of the House of Representatives
See also
- Rhode Island State House
- Rhode Island General Assembly
- Rhode Island Senate
- List of Rhode Island General Assemblies
References
External links
- Rhode Island House of Representatives official government website
- Map of Rhode Island State House Districts
- State House of Rhode Island at Project Vote Smart
