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RI Gen L § 42-146-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-146 - The American and Panamanian Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-146-2 - Terms of office - Chairperson.

§ 42-146-2. Terms of office — Chairperson.The members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years except that of the three (3) members originally appointed by each of the appointing authorities; one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years and one for a term of three (3) years. The members shall annually elect one of them as chairperson of the commission.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 562, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-146-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-146 - The American and Panamanian Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-146-3 - Authority to accept grants.

§ 42-146-3. Authority to accept grants.In addition to any of its other powers and responsibilities, the commission is authorized and empowered to accept any grants made available by the United States government or any agency of the United States government and the commission, with the approval of the governor, is authorized and empowered to perform these acts and enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the United States or any agency of the United States government as may be necessary in the manner and degree as shall be deemed to be in the best interest of the state. The proceeds of grants received shall be paid to the general treasurer of the state and be deposited be him or her in a separate fund and shall be utilized for the purposes of those grants.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 562, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-147-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-147 - The American and Jamaican Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-147-1 - Commission established.

§ 42-147-1. Commission established.There shall be an American and Jamaican cultural exchange commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from Jamaican ancestry and residents of the state; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate; and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. The commission shall establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between Jamaicans and Jamaican-Americans and shall foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries involved; and shall help establish and/or promote the Jamaican language in Rhode Island's schools.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 563, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-147-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-147 - The American and Jamaican Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-147-2 - Terms of office - Chairperson.

§ 42-147-2. Terms of office — Chairperson.The members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years except that of the three (3) members originally appointed by each of the appointing authorities; one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years and one for a term of three (3) years. The members shall annually elect one of them as chairperson of the commission.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 563, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-147-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-147 - The American and Jamaican Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-147-3 - Authority to accept grants.

§ 42-147-3. Authority to accept grants.In addition to any of its other powers and responsibilities, the commission is authorized and empowered to accept any grants made available by the United States government or any agency of the United States government and the commission, with the approval of the governor, is authorized and empowered to perform these acts and enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the United States or any agency of the United States government as may be necessary in the manner and degree as shall be deemed to be in the best interest of the state. The proceeds of grants received shall be paid to the general treasurer of the state and be deposited by him or her in a separate fund and shall be utilized for the purposes of those grants.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 563, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-148-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-148 - Privatization of State Services|Section 42-148-1 - Statement of intent.

§ 42-148-1. Statement of intent.If it is determined that privatization of certain governmental functions may be appropriate, the privatization inquiry process should be well defined with appropriate non-partisan, institutional oversight. The principles that guide a privatization inquiry shall include the following:(a) To ensure the potential savings are realized and maximized — build cost controls and containment incentives into contracts to eliminate excessive and unreasonable overhead costs and profits at the expense of citizens of the state;(b) To preserve and promote competition — permit in-house program managers and public employees to bid for the contract on a level playing field;(c) To ensure quality and responsiveness — develop reliable measures of service quality, strengthen in-house monitoring capacity and expertise, and write contracts with periodic performance reporting;(d) To ensure accountability, control, and avoidance of conflicts of interest with departmental managers — write detailed contract specifications, and require record-keeping and periodic reports;(e) To address legal and political barriers — involve affected groups in the decision making process; and(f) To recognize the impact on service recipients, employees, and their families — enable public employees to have an opportunity to bid for their work.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 42, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-148-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-148 - Privatization of State Services|Section 42-148-2 - Definitions.

§ 42-148-2. Definitions.When used in this chapter:(a) "In-house costs" means a detailed budget breakdown of the current costs of providing the service or program proposed for privatization.(b) "Statement of work and performance standards" means a clear statement of the nature and extent of the work to be performed with measurable performance standards as set forth in § 42-148-3(b)(2) of this chapter.(c) "In-house bid" shall mean the cost of the proposal proffered by in-house state programs and employees and their representatives pursuant to § 42-148-3(b)(3) of this chapter.(d) "Cost comparison" means an analysis of the comparative costs of providing the service in-house or by privatization.(e) "Conversion differential" means transition costs and costs associated with starting up or closing down during conversion to purchased services or in the event of the need to bring services back in-house.(f) "Transition costs" means the cost of contracting including monitoring vendors for accountability, costs associated with unemployment compensation, payment of accrued leave credits, bumping, and retention factors for those with statutory status. Transition costs shall not include department overhead or other costs that would continue even if the services were privatized.(g) "Privatization or privatization contract" means an agreement or combination or series of agreements by which a non-governmental person or entity agrees with an agency to provide services expected to result in a fiscal year expenditure of at least one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) (as of July 1 of each year, the amount shall increase to reflect increases in the consumer price index calculated by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics for all urban consumers nationally during the most recent twelve (12) month period for which data are available or more), which would contract services which are substantially similar to and in replacement of work normally performed by an employee of an agency as of June 30, 2007."Privatization" or "privatization contract" excludes:(1) Contracts resulting from an emergency procurement;(2) Contracts with a term of one hundred eighty (180) days or less on a non-recurring basis;(3) Contracts to provide highly specialized or technical services not normally provided by state employees;(4) Any subsequent contract which: (a) renews or rebids a prior privatization contract which existed before June 30, 2007; or (b) renews or rebids a privatization contract that was subject to the provisions of this statute after its enactment; and(5) An agreement to provide legal services or management consulting services.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 42, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 121, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 139, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-148-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-148 - Privatization of State Services|Section 42-148-4 - Cost comparison.

§ 42-148-4. Cost comparison.The director of administration shall analyze all vendor bids as compared to current delivery of service costs or an in-house bid, whichever is lower, according to the following:(a) Any cost comparison must include an analysis of:(i) Comparative benefits for employees to meet the requirements of the statement of work and performance standards;(ii) All transition costs as defined in § 42-148-2(f) of this chapter;(iii) Any conversion costs as defined in § 42-148-2(e) of this chapter; and(iv) Areas where the bidder's costs appear artificially low, thereby putting the state at risk for further cost overruns.(b) In the event that the state will incur new program costs related to the statement of work and performance standards, such costs shall be included in the cost comparison.(c) All cost comparisons must include an analysis of whether the cost savings will result in meeting the performance and qualitative measures set out in the statement of work and performance standards.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 42, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-148-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-148 - Privatization of State Services|Section 42-148-5 - Award of contract.

§ 42-148-5. Award of contract.After conducting a cost comparison pursuant to § 42-148-4, the director of administration may award the bid to an outside vendor only if the savings to the state is substantial and the quality of performance of service required and specified in statement of work and performance standards will be met or exceeded by the outside vendor.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 42, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-148-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-148 - Privatization of State Services|Section 42-148-6 - Appeal.

§ 42-148-6. Appeal.Before any award is final, state employees or their bargaining representatives shall have a right to protest the award decision within thirty (30) days to the director of administration. The director of administration shall have no more than fifteen (15) days to render a decision. Any state employees or their bargaining representative that files a protest shall have thirty (30) days from the director's decision to file an appeal to the superior court, Providence County. The superior court shall determine within thirty (30) days of filing whether to stay the award or allow the procurement to proceed. Until such time as the superior court makes this determination, no final award by the state may be made.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 42, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 121, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 139, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-148-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-148 - Privatization of State Services|Section 42-148-7 - Report of general assembly.

§ 42-148-7. Report of general assembly.(a) The director of the department of administration shall notify the chairpersons of the house and senate finance committees of their intent to request bids or proposals to privatize state services. The notice to the committees shall be provided thirty (30) days prior to issuing the request.(b) Upon the final decision of an award the director of the department of administration shall provide a report to the chairpersons of the house and senate finance committees outlining the bid process and analysis conducted in issuing an award.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 42, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-148-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-148 - Privatization of State Services|Section 42-148-8 - Applicability.

§ 42-148-8. Applicability.(a) The process set forth in this chapter shall apply to privatization contracts as defined in subsection 42-148-2(g).(b) Notwithstanding any general law or special law to the contrary, no award shall be made or privatization contract entered into by the state of Rhode Island unless and until the processes and procedures outlined in §§ 42-148-3, 42-148-4 and 42-148-5 have been fully complied with in their entirety. All of the aforementioned sections shall apply to all pending awards and pending privatization contracts.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 42, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 121, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 139, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-148-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-148 - Privatization of State Services|Section 42-148-9 - Severability.

§ 42-148-9. Severability.If any provision of this chapter, or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstances is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the chapter and the application of that provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 121, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 139, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-149-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-149 - State Expenditures for Non-State Employee Services|Section 42-149-1 - Short title.

§ 42-149-1. Short title.This chapter may be cited as the "State Expenditure for Non-State Employee Services."History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 525, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-149-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-149 - State Expenditures for Non-State Employee Services|Section 42-149-2 - Legislative intent.

§ 42-149-2. Legislative intent.The legislature is committed to increasing fiscal efficiency and accountability for all state expenditures.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 525, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-149-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-149 - State Expenditures for Non-State Employee Services|Section 42-149-3 - Repealed.

§ 42-149-3. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 525, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 9, § 8, effective June 19, 2014.
RI Gen L § 42-149-3.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-149 - State Expenditures for Non-State Employee Services|Section 42-149-3.1 - Assessment on state expenditures for non-state employee services.

§ 42-149-3.1. Assessment on state expenditures for non-state employee services.Whenever a department, commission, board, council, agency or public corporation incurs expenditures through contracts or agreements by which a nongovernmental person or entity agrees to provide services which are substantially similar to and in lieu of services hereto fore provided, in whole or in part, by regular employees of the department, commission, board, council, agency or public corporation covered by chapter 36-8, those expenditures shall be subject to an assessment equal to five and one-half percent (5.5%) of the cost of the service. That assessment shall be paid to the retirement system on a quarterly basis in accordance with subsection 36-10-2(e).History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 23; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 23.
RI Gen L § 42-150-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-150 - The Community College of Rhode Island Twenty-First Century Work Force Commission|Section 42-150-1 - Expired.

§ 42-150-1. Expired.History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 87, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-150-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-150 - The Community College of Rhode Island Twenty-First Century Work Force Commission|Section 42-150-2 - Expired.

§ 42-150-2. Expired.History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 87, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-150-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-150 - The Community College of Rhode Island Twenty-First Century Work Force Commission|Section 42-150-3 - Expired.

§ 42-150-3. Expired.History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 87, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-150-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-150 - The Community College of Rhode Island Twenty-First Century Work Force Commission|Section 42-150-4 - Expired.

§ 42-150-4. Expired.History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 87, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-150-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-150 - The Community College of Rhode Island Twenty-First Century Work Force Commission|Section 42-150-5 - Expired.

§ 42-150-5. Expired.History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 87, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-151-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-151 - The Liberian Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-151-1 - Commission established.

§ 42-151-1. Commission established.There shall be a Liberian cultural exchange commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from Liberian ancestry and residents of the state: three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the senate president; and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. The commission shall establish, maintain and develop cultural ties between Liberia and Liberian-Americans and shall foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social and artistic life of the countries involved; and shall help establish and/or promote the Liberian culture in Rhode Island's schools.History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 235, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 474, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-152-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-152 - Department of Veterans' Affairs|Section 42-152-1 - Repealed.

§ 42-152-1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 233, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 234, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 3, effective July 1, 2011.
RI Gen L § 42-152-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-152 - Department of Veterans' Affairs|Section 42-152-2 - Repealed.

§ 42-152-2. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 233, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 234, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 3, effective July 1, 2011.
RI Gen L § 42-152-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-152 - Department of Veterans' Affairs|Section 42-152-3 - Repealed.

§ 42-152-3. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 233, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 234, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 3, effective July 1, 2011.
RI Gen L § 42-152-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-152 - Department of Veterans' Affairs|Section 42-152-4 - Repealed.

§ 42-152-4. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 233, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 234, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 3, effective July 1, 2011.
RI Gen L § 42-152-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-152 - Department of Veterans' Affairs|Section 42-152-5 - Repealed.

§ 42-152-5. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 233, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 234, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 3, effective July 1, 2011.
RI Gen L § 42-152-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-152 - Department of Veterans' Affairs|Section 42-152-6 - Repealed.

§ 42-152-6. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 233, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 234, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 3, effective July 1, 2011.
RI Gen L § 42-152-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-152 - Department of Veterans' Affairs|Section 42-152-7 - Repealed.

§ 42-152-7. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 233, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 234, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 3, effective July 1, 2011.
RI Gen L § 42-152-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-152 - Department of Veterans' Affairs|Section 42-152-8 - Repealed.

§ 42-152-8. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 233, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 234, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 3, effective July 1, 2011.
RI Gen L § 42-153-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-153 - Restricting Radio Frequency Identification Devices|Section 42-153-1 - Restriction of radio frequency identification devices.

§ 42-153-1. Restriction of radio frequency identification devices.Except where required by federal law, no state or municipal agency, or any subdivision thereof, shall use, or request the use of Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) for the purpose of tracking the movement or identity of any student on school grounds, at school functions, or while being transported to or from school grounds or school functions.History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 371, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 380, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-153-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-153 - Restricting Radio Frequency Identification Devices|Section 42-153-2 - Civil action alleging a violation.

§ 42-153-2. Civil action alleging a violation.In any civil action allowing a violation of this chapter, the court may:(1) Award damages and reasonable attorney's fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff; and(2) Afford injunctive and other appropriate relief against any agency that commits or proposes to commit a violation of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 371, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 380, § 1.