Section 30-30.3-1. – In-state tuition eligibility.
§ 30-30.3-1. In-state tuition eligibility. (a) Pursuant to the reauthorization of the Federal Higher Education Act of 2008 and passage of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, the following individuals shall be entitled to pay tuition and fees at an institution of higher education at the rates provided for Rhode Island residents […]
Section 30-31-1. – Declaration of purpose.
§ 30-31-1. Declaration of purpose. The legislature hereby finds and declares: (1) Numerous Rhode Island residents have distinguished themselves in the armed services of the United States by gallantry above and beyond the call of duty; (2) That as a result of that gallantry, these residents have been awarded the medal of honor by the […]
Section 30-31-2. – Creation of committee — Members — Vacancies.
§ 30-31-2. Creation of committee — Members — Vacancies. (a) There is hereby created a permanent committee on Rhode Island medal of honor recipients to consist of nine (9) members of the general public with knowledge of veterans’ affairs to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; provided, however, […]
Section 30-31-3. – Selection of officers.
§ 30-31-3. Selection of officers. Upon organization of the committee, by majority vote, one of its members shall be chosen as chairperson, another of its members shall be chosen vice chairperson, and another of its members shall be chosen as secretary. History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 327, § 1.
Section 30-31-4. – Duties.
§ 30-31-4. Duties. (a) It shall be the duty of the committee to coordinate the activities of veterans’ organizations and other parties interested in veterans’ affairs in order to decide upon a suitable monument or monuments to be placed on the site described in § 30-31-1(3). The committee is hereby empowered to determine the type […]
Section 30-29-3. – Duties.
§ 30-29-3. Duties. It shall be the duty of the committee on naval affairs to meet from time to time: (1) To discuss matters of mutual concern to the naval community and the state and to make recommendations to appropriate agencies as to how best to foster and continue a spirit of harmony and cooperation […]
Section 30-29-4. – Reports and recommendations.
§ 30-29-4. Reports and recommendations. The committee on naval affairs shall, from time to time and at least annually, report to the general assembly on its findings and the results of its activities and shall make such recommendations to the general assembly, and propose such legislation or initiate such studies, as it shall deem advisable. […]
Section 30-29-5. – Place of meeting — Quorum.
§ 30-29-5. Place of meeting — Quorum. The committee on naval affairs shall hold its meetings whenever and wherever it will best serve its purposes. A majority of the members of the committee shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 105, § 1.
Section 30-29-6. – Continuation of authority.
§ 30-29-6. Continuation of authority. The legislative authority for the existence of the permanent committee on naval affairs shall continue until such time as determined by the legislative oversight commission. History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 358, § 2.
Section 30-29-7. – Solicitation of funds.
§ 30-29-7. Solicitation of funds. The committee on naval affairs may designate any person or persons to solicit funds for the committee, from the general public, government, or otherwise, in furtherance of the pursuits of the committee. The committee shall designate those persons by vote of the committee and shall supply each person designated with […]