reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
RI Gen L § 30-28-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-28 - Monuments and Memorials|Section 30-28-9 - Despoiling any veterans' monument or memorial.

§ 30-28-9. Despoiling any veterans' monument or memorial.Any person or persons who shall mutilate, deface, or otherwise despoil any veterans' monument and/or memorial shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined no less than five hundred dollars ($500) for each and every offense plus the cost of full restoration.History of Section.P.L. 1943, ch. 1118, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 30-28-9; P.L. 2004, ch. 337, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-28-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-28 - Monuments and Memorials|Section 30-28-10 - Rhode Island veterans memorial chapel.

§ 30-28-10. Rhode Island veterans memorial chapel.The Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Chapel Building Fund, Inc. is hereby authorized to construct a nonsectarian memorial chapel in the Rhode Island veterans cemetery located in Exeter, Rhode Island; provided, however, that the plans for the memorial chapel shall be approved by the director of administration; provided further that the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Chapel Building Fund, Inc. grant to the state all of its right, title, and interest in the chapel; and provided further that the management and control of the chapel shall be with the director of the department of human services.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 52, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-28-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-28 - Monuments and Memorials|Section 30-28-11 - Monument to veterans of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

§ 30-28-11. Monument to veterans of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.(a) The general assembly shall appropriate a sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the construction of a monument that shall be dedicated to the men and women from this state who served in the armed forces in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The monument shall be located in the pond at the water place site in the capital center in Providence. The general assembly shall also appropriate such a sum as it may deem necessary for the care and maintenance of the monument, and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer, from time to time, for the payment of the cost of construction and maintenance of the monument upon the receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved by the adjutant general.(b) The POW-MIA flag, which is also the official flag of the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia, shall be flown over the monument until such time as all prisoners and missing in southeast Asia are accounted for.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 481, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 476, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, § 48.
RI Gen L § 30-28-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-28 - Monuments and Memorials|Section 30-28-12 - State flags provided to veterans' organizations.

§ 30-28-12. State flags provided to veterans' organizations.The general assembly shall annually appropriate any sum that may be necessary out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated for the purpose of providing, without charge, state flags to any state veterans' organization as enumerated in § 30-28-2. The state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of the sum or so much of it as may be from time to time required, upon receipt by him or her of properly authenticated vouchers.History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 190, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-29-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-29 - Committee on Naval Affairs|Section 30-29-1 - Permanent committee - Composition.

§ 30-29-1. Permanent committee — Composition.There is hereby created a permanent committee on naval affairs, to consist of sixteen (16) members, six (6) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker, at least one of whom shall be a member of the house of representatives, and at least one of whom shall be a member of the general public; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the lieutenant governor; two (2) of whom shall be members of the senate, not more than one from the same party, to be appointed by the president of the senate; one of whom shall be a member of the general public appointed by the governor; one of whom shall be the director of the commerce corporation, ex officio or his or her designee; and three (3) of whom shall be naval personnel, appointed by the senior naval officer permanently stationed in Rhode Island. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner as the original appointments. The members of the committee shall, without compensation, serve for two (2) years and until their successors are duly appointed.History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 105, § 1; P.L. 1975, ch. 182, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 358, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 85, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 105, § 7; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 63.
RI Gen L § 30-29-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-29 - Committee on Naval Affairs|Section 30-29-2 - Selection of officers - Staff requirements.

§ 30-29-2. Selection of officers — Staff requirements.Upon organization of the committee on naval affairs, 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 secretary. The director of the commerce corporation shall provide the necessary secretarial and staff assistance as required by the committee.History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 105, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 358, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-29-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-29 - Committee on Naval Affairs|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 between the naval community and the state;(2) To review services provided by the state and other agencies to the naval community; and(3) To make such studies and initiate such other programs in conjunction with the appropriate state departments as may improve the cooperation and programs offered, available, and of concern to the state and its naval community.History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 105, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 358, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-29-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-29 - Committee on Naval Affairs|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.History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 105, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-29-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-29 - Committee on Naval Affairs|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.
RI Gen L § 30-29-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-29 - Committee on Naval Affairs|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.
RI Gen L § 30-29-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-29 - Committee on Naval Affairs|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 written authorization from the committee allowing them to identify themselves to those solicited. Any person designated by the committee to solicit funds shall give an itemized accounting of all funds collected to the committee.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 105, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-30-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-30 - Benefits for Dependents of Deceased Veterans, P.O.W.S., and M.I.A.S|Section 30-30-1 - Appropriations - Purposes.

§ 30-30-1. Appropriations — Purposes.The general assembly shall annually appropriate such a sum as may be necessary, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of creating and maintaining a "dependents' education fund" from which shall be paid in whole or in part the charges for the tuition and books of such of the sons, daughters, and surviving spouses of veterans who died as the result of hostile action or a service-connected disability arising out of active service in the armed forces, or who died from any cause while such a disability was in existence, or of those who are serving in the far east and had a legal residence in this state at the time they were commissioned, warranted, enlisted, or inducted into the military or naval service of the United States and were either missing in action or are prisoners of war, provided that the next of kin has not been advised by the armed forces that the serviceperson has been released or is no longer classified as missing in action. The benefits shall be extended to dependents who are attending, or may attend, the university of Rhode Island, Rhode Island college, or any institution of higher education or technical/professional learning. The maximum aid granted shall not exceed the in-state tuition cost plus average cost of books of attending the university of Rhode Island in that year, the costs to be yearly certified by the Board of Education to the administering agency; provided, any child dependent shall enter the institution while between the ages of sixteen (16) and twenty-six (26); and provided, further, that the aid herein granted shall be available to that child for such period of time as shall equal the normal time for completing the courses regularly offered by the institution, but in no case more than four (4) years; and provided, further, that this chapter shall apply also to the children of those who are serving in the far east, but did not have legal residence in this state at the time those persons were commissioned, warranted, enlisted, or inducted into the military or naval service of the United States; provided that those children have resided in this state continuously for five (5) years and are otherwise eligible, upon the presentation to the proper administering authority of sufficient evidence that the parent qualifies the child to receive the benefits under this section; and provided, further, that, as to surviving spouses, the benefits must be utilized within a period of ten (10) years from the date eligibility is found or from the date of death of the spouse from whom eligibility is derived.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 22, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 459, § 2; P.L. 1987, ch. 118, art. 20, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 134, § 17; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, § 49.
RI Gen L § 30-30-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-30 - Benefits for Dependents of Deceased Veterans, P.O.W.S., and M.I.A.S|Section 30-30-2 - Administration.

§ 30-30-2. Administration.The division of higher education assistance shall be designated as the administering authority for this chapter and shall, no later than August 30, 1987, establish rules, regulations, procedures, and safeguards for the implementation of this chapter. The regulations and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the establishment of income guidelines and academic performance criteria. No funds shall be awarded under this chapter until these regulatory and administrative measures are established.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 118, art. 20, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 7, § 13.
RI Gen L § 30-30.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-30.1 - Educational Benefits for Disabled American Veterans|Section 30-30.1-1 - Educational benefits for disabled American veterans.

§ 30-30.1-1. Educational benefits for disabled American veterans.Any veteran who is a permanent resident of this state who submits proof sufficient to establish a veterans' rated ten percent (10%) to one hundred percent (100%) disability by the department of veterans' affairs as a result of military service shall be entitled to take courses at any public institution of higher education in the state without the payment of tuition, exclusive of other fees and charges; provided, however, that any person eligible for financial aid as determined by the institution of higher education shall apply for such financial aid. Any financial aid award received by the applicant shall be applied towards the full amount of tuition that would otherwise have been charged by the public institution of higher education. Students using the tuition waivers for courses and competitive programs shall register at the start of open registration for the applicable semester in accordance with each institution's registration policies. This includes priority registration where granted to students with disability status. Use of this waiver for competitive programs does not supersede any existing academic criteria for admission into those programs.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 438, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 152, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 266, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 512, art. 1, § 17.
RI Gen L § 30-30.2-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-30.2 - Educational Assistance For Combat Veterans|Section 30-30.2-1 - Short title.

§ 30-30.2-1. Short title.This act shall be known and may be cited as the "education assistance for combat veterans act."History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 171, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 217, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-30.2-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-30.2 - Educational Assistance For Combat Veterans|Section 30-30.2-2 - Statement of purpose.

§ 30-30.2-2. Statement of purpose.It is hereby found and declared as follows:(1) The fundamental freedoms enjoyed by all citizens of our state and these United States are ensured in no small part through the honorable service of our nation's military veterans;(2) The people of the state have a deep debt of gratitude for the sacrifices made by these men and women who, as combat veterans, placed their lives in harm's way to protect and defend our nation from all foreign enemies and terrorist threats; and(3) These men and women should be allowed to resume their education, receive academic credit commensurate with their military training and experience, graduate, and ultimately obtain meaningful civilian employment upon their return to Rhode Island without delay.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 171, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 217, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, § 50.
RI Gen L § 30-30.2-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-30.2 - Educational Assistance For Combat Veterans|Section 30-30.2-3 - Academic credit for military training and coursework.

§ 30-30.2-3. Academic credit for military training and coursework.The state board of education shall ensure:(1) Enrolled students are awarded education credits based upon their military training or service when academically appropriate; and(2) Establishment of a preferential class registration process for all state institutions, that shall be reviewed and approved by the board of education to allow combat veterans to register first for all classes at any state-run institution of higher education. In developing rules and regulations, the office of the commissioner of higher education, in consultation with the adjutant general of the Rhode Island national guard, shall determine individual preference ranking among combat veterans, including, but not limited to, the number of combat tours served, service awards, and any other such criteria deemed appropriate by the adjutant general.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 171, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 217, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, § 50.
RI Gen L § 30-30.3-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-30.3 - Tuition for Covered Individuals Under Post-911 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill|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 without regard to the length of time the person has lived in this state:(1) Any active duty member or the spouse or dependent of an active duty member of any branch of the uniformed services who has been on active duty for a period of more than thirty (30) days; or(2) Any active duty member who is injured while on active duty, and whose injuries causes him or her to be on active duty for a period of less than thirty (30) days; or(3) Any veteran of the uniformed services who is eligible for Federal GI Bill educational benefits; or(4) Any other individual who is eligible for transferred Federal GI Bill educational benefits or the Fry Scholarship, provided that he or she lives in the state of Rhode Island while attending a Rhode Island public postsecondary institution.(b) The council of postsecondary education shall develop a policy and rules and regulations to ensure that public postsecondary institutions in this state implement the changes set forth in this section.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 167, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 197, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-31-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-31 - Medal of Honor Recipients|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 President of the United States;(3) That the proper method of furthering that goal would be the establishment of a permanent committee.History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 327, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 338, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-31-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-31 - Medal of Honor Recipients|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, that:(1) Those members of the committee as of the effective date of this act [March 29, 2006], who were appointed to the committee by members of the general assembly, shall cease to be members of the committee on the effective date of this act [March 29, 2006] and the governor shall nominate six (6) new members, each of whom shall serve for the balance of the current term of his or her predecessor.(2) Those members of the committee as of the effective date of this act [March 29, 2006], who were appointed to the committee by the governor, shall continue to serve for the duration of their current terms.(b) No person shall be eligible for appointment to the committee unless he or she is a resident of this state. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner as the original appointments. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. The members of the committee shall be eligible to succeed themselves.(c) No person shall be eligible for appointment to the committee after the effective date of this act [March 29, 2006] unless he or she is a resident of this state.(d) Members of the committee shall be removable by the governor pursuant to the provisions of § 36-1-7 and for cause only, and removal solely for partisan of personal reasons unrelated to capacity or fitness for the office shall be unlawful.History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 327, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 338, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 64; P.L. 2006, ch. 14, § 6; P.L. 2006, ch. 16, § 6.
RI Gen L § 30-31-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-31 - Medal of Honor Recipients|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.