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Rhode Island Convention Sees Record Turnout Pushes Constitution
Delegates at Rhode Island's constitutional convention, after months of low attendance, rallied to produce 51 votes on controversial issues. The session retained bicameralism, allowed lotteries via a new article, reformed reapportionment, trimmed the Senate to 40, and boosted governor veto timelines. Judges would be elected by the General Assembly with tenure and pensions defined, retirement at 70, and possible recalls. Despite several votes passing with slim margins, a final referendum awaits voters.
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