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RI Gen L § 42-56-39 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56 - Corrections Department|Section 42-56-39 - A prison impact statement.

§ 42-56-39. A prison impact statement.All acts, bills and resolutions having an effect on the revenues, expenditures, fiscal liability, bed space, staff or programs of the department of corrections, which can be calculated with reasonable accuracy, by establishing or extending a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment which is not subject to suspension, probation or parole, excepting appropriation measures carrying specified dollar amounts, shall be accompanied by a brief explanatory statement or note which sets forth the estimated dollar effect thereof taking into consideration additional bed space, staff and programs required if enacted. This statement or note shall be known as "a prison impact statement" and shall be attached to the end of each act, bill or resolution prior to consideration of the house in which the act, bill or resolution originated. This prison impact statement shall specify the effect in dollar amounts and additional bed space, additional staff and additional programs for the current fiscal year and estimates for the next two (2) succeeding fiscal years. The appropriate chairperson of the house or senate committee may request a prison impact statement. Requests for these prison impact statements shall be in a form and substance that is deemed appropriate by the chairperson and shall be forwarded through the house or senate fiscal advisor to the state budget officer who shall then be responsible, in cooperation with the director of corrections, for its preparation within thirty (30) days of the request.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 280, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-56-40 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56 - Corrections Department|Section 42-56-40 - Transfer of foreign convicted offenders under treaty.

§ 42-56-40. Transfer of foreign convicted offenders under treaty.Whenever a treaty is in force between the United States and a foreign country providing for the transfer or exchange of convicted offenders to the country of which they are citizens or nationals, the governor may, on behalf of the state and subject to the terms of the treaty, authorize the director of corrections to consent to the transfer or exchange of offenders or take any other action necessary to implement the participation of the state in the treaty.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 101, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-56-41 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56 - Corrections Department|Section 42-56-41 - Severability.

§ 42-56-41. Severability.Every word, phrase, clause, section, subsection, or any of the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable from the whole, and a declaration of unenforceability or unconstitutionality of any portion of this section by a judicial court of competent jurisdiction, shall not affect the portions remaining.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 178, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-55-20.5.
RI Gen L § 42-56-42 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56 - Corrections Department|Section 42-56-42 - Severability.

§ 42-56-42. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 2017, ch. 346, § 4; P.L. 2017, ch. 352, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-56.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.1 - Correctional Officers' Incentive Pay Plan|Section 42-56.1-1 - Establishment.

§ 42-56.1-1. Establishment.There is established an educational incentive pay plan, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, offering financial compensation to certain members of the department of corrections for furthering their education to improve their professional competency.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 290, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.1 - Correctional Officers' Incentive Pay Plan|Section 42-56.1-2 - Eligibility.

§ 42-56.1-2. Eligibility.(a) Any full-time correctional officer employed by the department of corrections including all ranks up to, and including, deputy assistant director of adult services shall be eligible for the plan as established in this chapter, provided he or she accumulates the requisite number of points under the schedule set forth in § 42-56.1-3 and, provided further, that the eligible member agrees, in writing, to remain as an eligible staff member of the department of corrections for the length of time as specified according to the following formula:   Incentive   Incentive pay earned Obligation   $ 1,000 1 year   $ 1,500 2 years   $ 2,000 3 years   $ 2,500 4 years  (b) If the employee retires or fails to complete his or her employment as indicated above, he or she will forfeit that portion of his or her incentive pay, computed from the date of employment termination up to, and including, the final date of employment obligation, pursuant to the above formula.(c) Eligible staff members, enrolled in courses defined herein on May 21, 1975, must obtain an A.S. degree, or its equivalent, within four (4) years of October 29, 1974 or a B.S. degree within eight (8) years of October, 1974. Failure to achieve the A.S. or B.S. within the specified time shall make the member ineligible for further educational incentive payments.(d) Thereafter, eligible staff members, in order to qualify for educational incentive payments, who enroll in a course leading to an A.S., or its equivalent, or a B.S. degree, or its equivalent, must complete those courses and obtain their degrees within four (4) years of their enrollment in the case of A.S. degrees and eight (8) years of their enrollment in the case of B.S. degrees.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 290, § 2; P.L. 1996, ch. 100, art. 28, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-56.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.1 - Correctional Officers' Incentive Pay Plan|Section 42-56.1-3 - Incentive steps.

§ 42-56.1-3. Incentive steps.Advancement to each of the incentive salary steps shall be based on a point system as set forth in § 42-56.1-5 and shall be accomplished as follows:   Increase Above  Credits    Incentive Step Basic Salary  Necessary    1 $ 1,000 12   2 $ 1,500 25   3 $ 2,000 60 A.S.   4 $ 2,500 120 B.S.  History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 290, § 2; P.L. 1996, ch. 100, art. 28, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-56.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.1 - Correctional Officers' Incentive Pay Plan|Section 42-56.1-4 - Approved course of study.

§ 42-56.1-4. Approved course of study.The object of this chapter is to afford the opportunity to pursue educational credits at a post high school level toward an advanced degree in law enforcement (correctional major). All course work must only be accomplished by eligible personnel during off-duty hours. There is established a committee composed of nine (9) members, three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the director of the department of corrections from members of his or her staff, three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the president of the union certified as the bargaining agent of the correctional officers, and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the personnel administrator. These appointments shall be made on or after July 1, 1976, and the members shall serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing authorities. It shall be the function of the committee to review curriculum content and prepare and revise from time to time a list of approved courses upon which credit will be given. The recommendations of the committee shall be certified by the director of the department of corrections.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 290, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.1 - Correctional Officers' Incentive Pay Plan|Section 42-56.1-5 - Point system.

§ 42-56.1-5. Point system.The points (credits) needed to be acquired in order to achieve the various incentive steps as set forth in § 42-56.1-3 shall be earned as follows:(1) One hundred twenty (120) points for a baccalaureate degree in law enforcement (correctional major) in a university, college, technical institute, or other institution approved by the regional accrediting association of colleges and secondary schools.(2) Sixty (60) points for an associate degree in law enforcement (correctional major) awarded by any institution approved by the regional accrediting association of college and secondary schools.(3) One point for each semester hour obtained in a university, college, technical institute, or other institution of learning approved by the New England association of colleges and secondary schools for each semester hour of credit obtained toward the degrees specified above; provided, however, that credit for elective courses outside the strict area of the major which may be required in a particular curriculum shall be deferred for incentive payment purposes until the degree has been obtained. Upon satisfactory completion of the degree requirements, retroactive payment shall be made for the period during which incentive payment was deferred.(4) Credits shall be accepted for courses completed prior to the passage of this chapter which are approved by the committee established under the provisions of § 42-56.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 290, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.1 - Correctional Officers' Incentive Pay Plan|Section 42-56.1-6 - Payments.

§ 42-56.1-6. Payments.Incentive payments shall be made once each year for the preceding year commencing in January 1975, in accordance with the following procedures: the director of the department of corrections shall supply to the chief of classification and training, division of personnel administration, on or before the second day of January of each year commencing with January 1975, a list of all eligible personnel who have received eligible educational incentive credits. The chief of classification and training shall supply the necessary forms for tabulating credits, together with the agreement form regarding time constraints as contained in § 42-56.1-2. Each staff member entitled to incentive pay shall be responsible for gathering from his or her college the official verification of subjects passed, date started and finished, semester hours achieved for that subject, and grade marks. Upon receipt of the necessary data regarding all eligible personnel from the director of the department of corrections, the chief of classification and training, division of personnel administration, will then certify the amount of educational incentive pay for each individual, and the state controller is hereby authorized to draw his or her orders on the general treasurer for payment to each eligible and qualified person.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 290, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.1 - Correctional Officers' Incentive Pay Plan|Section 42-56.1-7 - Credit carryover.

§ 42-56.1-7. Credit carryover.Incentive credits shall not be carried over or transferred to any position, which requires a college degree as a prerequisite for employment.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 290, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.1 - Correctional Officers' Incentive Pay Plan|Section 42-56.1-8 - Ineligibility for other incentive payments.

§ 42-56.1-8. Ineligibility for other incentive payments.Any person receiving educational incentive payments under this chapter is ineligible for additional payments as contained in the incentive in-service training programs for state employees as contained in the state personnel rules or in §§ 36-4-14 or 36-4-44 or in any other chapter relating to incentive in-service training programs.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 290, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.1 - Correctional Officers' Incentive Pay Plan|Section 42-56.1-9 - Appropriation.

§ 42-56.1-9. Appropriation.The state shall bear the expense for educational incentive payments. The general assembly shall annually appropriate the sums it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and the state controller is directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for payment of that sum or so much as may be required from time to time, upon receipt by him or her of duly authorized vouchers. It is further provided that the sum of sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000) is appropriated to the department of corrections to carry out the purposes of this chapter as to obligations incurred from July 1, 1974 to December 30, 1974 out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated to be expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and the state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of those sums, or so much as may be required from time to time, upon receipt by him or her of properly authenticated vouchers.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 290, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.1 - Correctional Officers' Incentive Pay Plan|Section 42-56.1-10 - Applicability to retirement benefits or longevity pay.

§ 42-56.1-10. Applicability to retirement benefits or longevity pay.Incentive pay shall not be used in computation of retirement benefits or for longevity pay increases.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 290, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.2-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.2 - Federal Surplus Property - Acquisition|Section 42-56.2-1 - Federal surplus property officer - Appointment - Duties.

§ 42-56.2-1. Federal surplus property officer — Appointment — Duties.Within the department of administration there shall be a federal surplus property officer who shall be appointed by the director of the department and who shall be in the classified service of the state. The federal surplus property officer shall exercise the powers and duties as set forth in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 420, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 226, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-56.2-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.2 - Federal Surplus Property - Acquisition|Section 42-56.2-2 - Contracts by federal surplus property officer.

§ 42-56.2-2. Contracts by federal surplus property officer.The federal surplus property officer may enter into any contract with the United States, or with any agency of the United States, for the purchase, lease or other acquisition of any equipment, supplies, materials, or other personal property, and may, with the approval of the governor, enter into any contract with the United States, or with any agency of the United States, for the purchase, lease, or other acquisition of any property within this state, or any interest in property.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 420, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.2-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.2 - Federal Surplus Property - Acquisition|Section 42-56.2-3 - Acquisition by federal surplus property officer.

§ 42-56.2-3. Acquisition by federal surplus property officer.The federal surplus property officer may acquire and procure equipment, supplies, materials, and other personal property pursuant to the provisions of § 42-56.2-1 for use by the state or by any of the municipalities of the state or for use by nonprofit educational or charitable institutions within the state which have been held exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3).History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 420, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.2-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.2 - Federal Surplus Property - Acquisition|Section 42-56.2-4 - Payment for property acquired by federal surplus property officer.

§ 42-56.2-4. Payment for property acquired by federal surplus property officer.The federal surplus property officer may draw upon the general service rotary fund for all expenses and costs incurred in the procurement or acquisition of equipment, supplies, materials, and other personal property pursuant to the provisions of § 42-56.2-1, and whenever any equipment, supplies, materials, and other personal property pursuant to the provisions of § 42-56.2-1 shall be delivered by the federal surplus property officer to any municipality or charitable institution, the federal surplus property officer shall only charge the municipalities or charitable institutions the cost and expense incurred in acquiring and procuring the equipment, supplies, materials, and other personal property pursuant to the provisions of § 42-56.2-1. All moneys paid by the municipalities, and nonprofit educational or charitable institutions, in accordance with the provisions of this section, shall be deposited in the general service rotary fund.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 420, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.2-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.2 - Federal Surplus Property - Acquisition|Section 42-56.2-5 - Cooperation of other agencies.

§ 42-56.2-5. Cooperation of other agencies.All state departments and agencies, the director of the department of human services and the board of governors for higher education are authorized and directed to cooperate with the federal surplus property officer in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The board of regents for elementary and secondary education is authorized to assign personnel from within those departments at the request of the governor, to assist the federal surplus property officer in the acquisition and procurement of equipment, supplies, materials, and other personal property pursuant to the provisions of § 42-56.2-1.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 420, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.2-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.2 - Federal Surplus Property - Acquisition|Section 42-56.2-6 - Bidding by cities and towns at sales of property.

§ 42-56.2-6. Bidding by cities and towns at sales of property.The governing body of any city or town within the state may, by appropriate ordinance, designate any office holder or employee of that city or town to enter a bid or bids in its behalf at any sale of any equipment, supplies, material, or other property, real or personal, owned by the United States or any agency of the United States, and may authorize that person to make any down payment, or payment in full, required in connection with the bidding, within the limits of available appropriations, without regard to any provisions of law which may require:(1) The posting of notices or public advertising for bids or of expenditures;(2) The inviting or receiving of competitive bids;(3) The delivery of purchases before payment.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 420, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.2-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.2 - Federal Surplus Property - Acquisition|Section 42-56.2-7 - Inconsistent provisions.

§ 42-56.2-7. Inconsistent provisions.Any provisions of any law, charter, ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation which are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter are suspended to the extent those provisions are inconsistent with this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 420, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.2-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.2 - Federal Surplus Property - Acquisition|Section 42-56.2-8 - Powers supplemental.

§ 42-56.2-8. Powers supplemental.This chapter shall be construed to supplement the powers already existing in the agencies mentioned above.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 420, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.2-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.2 - Federal Surplus Property - Acquisition|Section 42-56.2-9 - Acceptance of relinquishment of federal jurisdiction.

§ 42-56.2-9. Acceptance of relinquishment of federal jurisdiction.The governor is authorized, empowered, and may accept on behalf of the state, relinquishment of federal jurisdiction over any property situated within the state and subject to the legislative jurisdiction of the United States government.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 420, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-56.3-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.3 - The Healthy Pregnancies for Incarcerated Women Act|Section 42-56.3-1 - Title.

§ 42-56.3-1. Title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Healthy Pregnancies for Incarcerated Women Act."History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 108, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-56.3-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.3 - The Healthy Pregnancies for Incarcerated Women Act|Section 42-56.3-2 - Findings.

§ 42-56.3-2. Findings.(a) Restraining a pregnant woman can pose undue health risks to the woman and her pregnancy.(b) The vast majority of female prisoners or detainees in Rhode Island are non-violent offenders.(c) Restraining pregnant prisoners and detainees increases the potential for physical harm from an accidental trip or fall.(d) Freedom from physical restraints is especially critical during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery after delivery. Women often need to move around during labor and recovery, and restraints can further interfere with medical staff's ability to appropriately assist in childbirth or to conduct emergency procedures.(e) Public health organizations have expressed opposition to shackling pregnant women because of the dangers posed to a woman's health and well-being.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 108, § 1.