§ 22-2-1 Composition of house of representatives
§ 22-2-2 Districts
§ 22-2-3 Election duties of local officials
§ 22-2-4 Reference to a representative from city or town
§ 22-2-6 Construction of chapter – Legislative purposes

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 22-2 - Composition of House of Representatives

  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • town council: include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8