RI · constitutions
R.I. Const. art. IX, § 7
Convening of special sessions of the general assembly
The governor may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the general assembly at any town or city in this state, at any time not provided for by law; and in case of danger from the prevalence of epidemic or contagious disease, in the place in which the general assembly is by law to meet, or to which it may have been adjourned, or for other urgent reasons, the governor may by proclamation convene said assembly at any other place within this state.
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- rilegislature.gov
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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-25
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