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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 22 - General Assembly » Chapter 22-8 - Legislative Council

Section 22-8-1. – Creation — Functions.

§ 22-8-1. Creation — Functions. There is created a legislative council of seven (7) members for the purpose of obtaining information on the operation of the state government and of making a study of legislative problems. It shall be the function of the legislative council: (1) To collect factual information and to advise the general […]

Section 22-8-2. – Composition — Appointment of members.

§ 22-8-2. Composition — Appointment of members. The legislative council shall consist of three (3) senators and four (4) representatives. At the January session of the general assembly in each odd-numbered year the president of the senate shall designate three (3) senators, not more than two (2) of whom shall be members of the same […]

Section 22-8-3. – Organization of council — Meetings — Expenses of members.

§ 22-8-3. Organization of council — Meetings — Expenses of members. Within two (2) weeks after their designation and appointment, the legislative council shall meet and at this first meeting shall choose a chairperson and a vice-chairperson and may appoint a director of research to perform any duties that the legislative council may designate. The […]

Section 22-8-4. – Illegal use of stamp.

§ 22-8-4. Illegal use of stamp. Every person who, not authorized to do so, shall use or misuse the legislative council stamp which is affixed to the explanation portion of legislation or the bill itself or shall cause to make any notation in any manner whatsoever on the explanation portion of legislation or the bill […]