Rhode Island Constitution|Section 1.

                                                
Section 1. Power to impeach -- Procedure -- Suspension 
	from office impeachment. -- The house of representatives shall have the sole 
	power of impeachment. A resolution of impeachment shall not be considered 
	unless it is signed by one-quarter (1/4) of the members. For the purposes of 
	impeachment, the general assembly and committees thereof shall have the 
	power to compel the attendance of witnesses and production of documents. A 
	vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members shall be required for an impeachment 
	of the governor. Any officer impeached shall thereby be suspended from the 
	office until judgment in the case shall have been pronounced.