Rhode Island Constitution Article VI Section 6 – Election and qualification of general assembly members — Quorum and organization of houses
Terms Used In Rhode Island Constitution Article VI Section 6 - Election and qualification of general assembly members -- Quorum and organization of houses
- Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
Each house shall be the judge of the elections and qualifications of its members; and a majority shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner, and under such penalties, as may be prescribed by such house or by law. The organization of the two houses may be regulated by law, subject to the limitations contained in this Constitution.