Every member of the house of representatives shall be chosen by ballot; and, for two years, at least, next preceding his election shall have been an inhabitant of this state; shall be, at the time of his election, an inhabitant of the town, ward, place, or district he may be chosen to represent and shall cease to represent such town, ward, place, or district immediately on his ceasing to be qualified as aforesaid.

June 2, 1784

Amended 1852 deleting provision for representatives to have an estate of 100 pounds.

Amended 1877 deleting requirement that representatives be Protestants.

Amended 1956 substituting "ward" for "parish."

Amended 1964 adding word "district."