The legislative council shall consist of three (3) senators and four (4) representatives. At the January session of the general assembly in each odd-numbered year the president of the senate shall designate three (3) senators, not more than two (2) of whom shall be members of the same political party, and the speaker of the house shall designate four (4) members of the house of representatives, not more than three (3) of whom shall be members of the same political party, to serve as legislative councilors. History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 221; G.L. 1956, § 22-8-2; P.L. 1999, ch. 105, § 11; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 31.
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