Section 42-162-1. – Legislative findings.
§ 42-162-1. Legislative findings. The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) The 2021 act on climate establishes mandatory, economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets; and (2) To meet these goals, Rhode Island must accelerate its adoption of more sustainable transportation solutions, including electric vehicles; and (3) The widespread adoption of electric vehicles will necessitate […]
Section 42-162-2. – Definitions.
§ 42-162-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms, unless the context requires a different interpretation, shall have the following meanings: (1) “Department” means the department of transportation. (2) “Electric vehicle charging infrastructure” means equipment that supplies electricity to charge electric vehicles, including charging stations and balance of plant. (3) “Electric vehicle charging […]
Section 42-162-3. – Implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure investment program.
§ 42-162-3. Implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure investment program. (a) There is hereby established an electric vehicle charging infrastructure investment program. The department and office shall, in consultation with the department of environmental management, establish the electric vehicle charging infrastructure investment program to be administered by the office in consultation with the department. (b) […]
Section 42-162-4. – Reporting.
§ 42-162-4. Reporting. The department and office shall provide a report to the governor and general assembly by December 31, 2023, on the results of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure investment program. The department and office shall provide an annual report to the governor and general assembly until the federal funds have been completely utilized. […]
Section 42-160-6. – Establishment of restricted receipt account.
§ 42-160-6. Establishment of restricted receipt account. There is hereby created within the general fund of the state a restricted receipt account entitled or to be known as “Pay for Success.” The account shall be housed within the budget of the executive office of health and human services and shall be utilized to record all […]
Section 42-161-1. – Short title.
§ 42-161-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Statewide Body-Worn Camera Program.” History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 228, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 229, § 1, effective July 8, 2021.
Section 42-161-2. – Definitions.
§ 42-161-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Attorney general” means the attorney general of the state of Rhode Island, or designee; (2) “Body-worn camera” means a video and audio recording device that is carried by, or worn on the body of, a law enforcement officer and that is capable of recording the actions […]
Section 42-161-3. – Powers of attorney general and department of public safety — Establishment of grant program.
§ 42-161-3. Powers of attorney general and department of public safety — Establishment of grant program. (a) The director of the department of public safety is hereby authorized, within available funds, to award grants and other forms of funding to facilitate the adoption of body-worn cameras by Rhode Island police departments. The director of the […]
Section 42-161-4. – Rules and regulations — Statewide policies, procedures, and guidelines for the use and operation of body-worn cameras.
§ 42-161-4. Rules and regulations — Statewide policies, procedures, and guidelines for the use and operation of body-worn cameras. (a) The director of the department of public safety in consultation with the attorney general shall promulgate rules and regulations, pursuant to chapter 35 of this title, to develop the criteria and manner in which funds […]
Section 42-159-2. – Creation of the commission.
§ 42-159-2. Creation of the commission. There is hereby created and established a permanent commission to be known as the Rhode Island Sailing Events Commission hereinafter referred to as the “commission.” History of Section.P.L. 2017, ch. 397, § 2; P.L. 2017, ch. 420, § 2.