It is composed of 38 Senators, each of whom is elected to a two-year term. Rhode Island is one of the 14 states where its upper house serves at a two-year cycle, rather than the normal four-year term as in most states.
The Senate has 38 members, each serving a two-year term. Rhode Island is one of the 14 states where its upper house operates on a two-year cycle, unlike most states which have a four-year term.