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RI Gen L § 42-153-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-153 - Restricting Radio Frequency Identification Devices|Section 42-153-3 - Scope.

§ 42-153-3. Scope.(a) Nothing contained herein shall be construed to affect the otherwise lawful use of electronic monitoring devices by the department of corrections or the department of children, youth and families for individuals placed on electronic monitoring parole, home confinement, temporary community placement pursuant to § 14-1-36.1, or in community correctional programs. Global Positioning devices are excluded.(b) Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit the use of RFIDs for the purpose of tracking students being transported to a hospital for emergency medical services in accordance with § 23-4.1-1; provided, however, that no information that personally identifies the individual shall be transmitted by the RFID unless HIPPA compliant.(c) Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the use of RFIDs by a state or local government for the purpose of tracking the location of equipment or vehicles owned by the state or local government, provided that the RFID device shall not contain or transmit information that directly pertains to any student.(d) Nothing contained herein shall be construed to apply to or prohibit the use of global positioning system devices.(e) Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit a school's use of RFID in the case of a student with special needs where: (1) It is determined that there is no less restrictive alternative available to monitor the student's movement in order to prevent elopement; (2) The use of RFID has been agreed to by both the school and the student's parent(s) or legal guardian; (3) The use of RFID technology is included in the student's individual education plan; and (4) The student's parent(s) or legal guardian have been provided information about the benefits and limits of the technology in tracking a student who has eloped.History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 371, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 380, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-153-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-153 - Restricting Radio Frequency Identification Devices|Section 42-153-4 - Use of radio frequency identification devices for toll payment.

§ 42-153-4. Use of radio frequency identification devices for toll payment.The personally identifiable information of persons who use radio frequency identification devices to facilitate the payment of tolls shall not be considered public information. Personally identifying information may be released to law enforcement agencies only for: (1) toll enforcement purposes; or (2) for other purposes if accompanied by a court order.History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 371, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 380, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-154-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-154 - Division of Elderly Affairs|Section 42-154-1 - Establishment of division - Director.

§ 42-154-1. Establishment of division — Director.(a) There is hereby established within the executive branch of state government and the department of human services a division of elderly affairs, effective July 1, 2011. The division shall reside within the department of human services for administrative purposes only. The head of the division shall be the director of the division of elderly affairs, appointed by and reporting directly to the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate.(b) Effective July 1, 2019, the division of elderly affairs, as established pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, shall be henceforth referred to and renamed as the "office of healthy aging."History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 24.
RI Gen L § 42-154-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-154 - Division of Elderly Affairs|Section 42-154-2 - Transfer of powers and duties from the department of elderly affairs.

§ 42-154-2. Transfer of powers and duties from the department of elderly affairs.There is hereby transferred to the division of elderly affairs within the department of human services those powers and duties formerly administered by the department of elderly affairs as provided for in chapters 42-66 ("Elderly Affairs Department") through 42-66.10 ("Elder Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program"), inclusive, and any other applicable provisions of the general laws; provided, however, in order that there is no interruption in the functions of elderly affairs and/or human services the transfer may be postponed until such time as determined by the secretary of the office of health and human services that the transfer may best be put into force and effect; provided, further, the governor shall submit to the 2012 Assembly any recommended statutory changes necessary to facilitate the merger.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-154-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-154 - Division of Elderly Affairs|Section 42-154-3 - Construction of references.

§ 42-154-3. Construction of references.Effective July 1, 2011, all references in the general laws to the department of elderly affairs established pursuant to chapter 66 of this title ("Elderly Affairs Department") shall be deemed to mean and refer to the division of elderly affairs within the department of human services as set forth in this chapter. Effective July 1, 2019, all references in the general laws to either the department of elderly affairs established pursuant to chapter 66 of this title ("Elderly Affairs Department") or the division of elderly affairs established pursuant to § 42-154-1(a) shall be deemed to mean and refer to the office of healthy aging within the department of human services.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 24.
RI Gen L § 42-155-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-155 - Quasi-Public Corporations Accountability and Transparency Act|Section 42-155-1 - Title.

§ 42-155-1. Title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Quasi-Public Corporations Accountability and Transparency Act."History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 482, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 509, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-155-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-155 - Quasi-Public Corporations Accountability and Transparency Act|Section 42-155-2 - Legislative findings.

§ 42-155-2. Legislative findings.It is hereby found that:(1) Quasi-public corporations are established and empowered by state law, and would not exist but for their relationship with the state.(2) Quasi-public corporations perform essential government functions and/or provide essential government services.(3) Many quasi-public corporations are granted the public power to collect fees and/or generate other revenue and incur debt.(4) Quasi-public corporations manage significant public resources; however, the majority are exempt from many kinds of public oversight, such as executive and legislative budgetary review required of state agencies and departments.(5) It is essential that quasi-public corporations provide more, not less, transparency by making their decisions and budgets especially transparent and open to public scrutiny, and by demonstrating a commitment to protecting the interests of Rhode Island taxpayers by achieving the highest standards of transparent, effective, and ethical operation.(6) Quasi-public corporations are governed by independent boards that serve a critical oversight function and there exists a need to strengthen the ability of board members to carry out this oversight role.(7) Rhode Island citizens rely on their government to provide oversight of quasi-public corporations, with a goal of ensuring that these state entities carry out their government missions effectively, and exemplify a commitment to transparent, accountable, and effective government.(8) The general assembly has made comprehensive amendments to the Rhode Island commerce corporation's enabling legislation to enhance transparency and accountability; provide board members with additional tools to exercise crucial oversight; establish increased reporting requirements; and establish regularly scheduled audits of the corporation. All Rhode Island quasi-public corporations should be held to these higher standards of transparency and accountability.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 482, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 509, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-155-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-155 - Quasi-Public Corporations Accountability and Transparency Act|Section 42-155-3 - Definitions.

§ 42-155-3. Definitions.(a) As used in this chapter, "quasi-public corporation" means any body corporate and politic created, or to be created, pursuant to the general laws, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) Capital center commission;(2) Rhode Island convention center authority;(3) Rhode Island industrial facilities corporation;(4) Rhode Island industrial-recreational building authority;(5) Rhode Island small business loan fund corporation;(6) Quonset development corporation;(7) Rhode Island airport corporation;(8) I-195 redevelopment district commission;(9) Rhode Island health and educational building corporation;(10) Rhode Island housing and mortgage finance corporation;(11) Rhode Island student loan authority;(12) Narragansett bay commission;(13) Rhode Island infrastructure bank;(14) Rhode Island water resources board;(15) Rhode Island resource recovery corporation;(16) Rhode Island public rail corporation;(17) Rhode Island public transit authority;(18) Rhode Island turnpike and bridge authority;(19) Rhode Island tobacco settlement financing corporation; and(20) Any subsidiary of the Rhode Island commerce corporation.(b) Cities, towns, and any corporation created that is an instrumentality and agency of a city or town, and any corporation created by a state law that has been authorized to transact business and exercise its powers by a city or town pursuant to ordinance or resolution, and fire and water districts are not subject to the provisions of this chapter.(c) The Rhode Island commerce corporation, being subject to similar transparency and accountability requirements set forth in chapter 64 of title 42; the Rhode Island public rail corporation established in chapter 64.2 of title 42; Block Island power authority; and the Pascoag utility district shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 482, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 509, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 7, § 20; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 14, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-155-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-155 - Quasi-Public Corporations Accountability and Transparency Act|Section 42-155-5 - Executive compensation.

§ 42-155-5. Executive compensation.(a) Each quasi-public corporation shall establish a committee on executive compensation, comprised solely of board members, that shall:(1) Recommend to the full board the compensation packages of the executive and senior management of the corporation. The compensation package of the executive officer shall be based on a comprehensive and objective analysis of comparable compensation of similar officers of state government, other authorities, quasi-public corporations, and private-sector employees with similar functions and responsibilities. The committee may retain a consultant to assist in the comparability study. When calculating compensation, the committee shall consider the value of the retirement plan in the overall compensation package;(2) Prepare clear, written job descriptions and clear, written expectations of job performance for the executive officer and senior management;(3) Conduct the job performance review of the executive officer at least annually; and(4) Negotiate the employment contract of the executive officer which shall be approved by the full board during an open meeting.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 482, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 509, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-155-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-155 - Quasi-Public Corporations Accountability and Transparency Act|Section 42-155-6 - Transparency requirements established.

§ 42-155-6. Transparency requirements established.The following shall be public and, available to the public upon request and posted directly, or via direct link, on the website of each quasi-public corporation:(1) Job descriptions of the executive director and management;(2) Compensation comparability studies of the executive;(3) Quarterly financial statements;(4) Capital improvement plans;(5) Operating budgets;(6) Strategic plan;(7) Agendas and minutes of the open meetings of the board;(8) Quarterly contracting reports required by § 42-90-1;(9) Regulations adopted by the quasi-public corporation;(10) Enabling legislation;(11) Mission statement;(12) Board members;(13) Organizational chart;(14) By laws of the quasi-public corporation;(15) All reports and audits required by this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 482, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 509, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-155-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-155 - Quasi-Public Corporations Accountability and Transparency Act|Section 42-155-7 - Audit of quasi-public corporations.

§ 42-155-7. Audit of quasi-public corporations.(a) Commencing January 1, 2015, and every five (5) years thereafter, each quasi-public corporation shall be subject to a performance audit, conducted in compliance with the generally acceptable governmental auditing standards or the standards for the professional practice of internal auditing, by the chief of the office of internal audit. The chief, in collaboration with the quasi-public corporation, shall determine the scope of the audit. To assist in the performance of an audit, the chief, in collaboration with the quasi-public corporation, may procure the services of a certified public accounting firm, which shall be a subcontractor of the office of internal audit, and shall be under the direct supervision of the office of internal audit. The chief of the office of internal audit shall establish a rotating schedule identifying the year in which each quasi-public corporation shall be audited. The schedule shall be posted on the website of the office of internal audit.(b) The audit shall be conducted in conformance with chapter 7 of title 35 ("Post Audit of Accounts").(c) Each quasi-public corporation shall be responsible for costs associated with its own audit. The chief and each quasi-public corporation shall agree upon reasonable costs for the audit, not to exceed seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), that shall be remitted to the office of internal audit.(d) The results of the audit shall be made public upon completion and posted on the websites of the office of internal audit and the quasi-public corporation.(e) For purposes of this section, a performance audit shall mean an independent examination of a program, function, operation, or the management systems and procedures of a governmental or nonprofit entity to assess whether the entity is achieving economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the employment of all available resources.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 482, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 509, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 166, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 195, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-155-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-155 - Quasi-Public Corporations Accountability and Transparency Act|Section 42-155-8 - Outside employment.

§ 42-155-8. Outside employment.No employee of a quasi-public corporation may accept outside employment that will impair his or her judgment as to duties and responsibilities in the course of employment with the quasi-public corporation. Generally, outside employment is barred if the private employer can benefit from the official actions of the employee of the quasi-public corporation.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 482, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 509, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-155-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-155 - Quasi-Public Corporations Accountability and Transparency Act|Section 42-155-9 - Rules and regulations and other statutes.

§ 42-155-9. Rules and regulations and other statutes.When issuing rules and regulations, or any amendments to rules and regulations, or when adopting by laws or amendments to bylaws, each quasi-public corporation shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42 ("Administrative Procedures"). All quasi-public corporations shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 46 of title 42 ("Open Meetings"), chapter 2 of title 38 ("Access to Public Records"), and chapter 14 of title 36 ("Code of Ethics").History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 482, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 509, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-155-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-155 - Quasi-Public Corporations Accountability and Transparency Act|Section 42-155-10 - Severability.

§ 42-155-10. Severability.If any provision of this chapter, or of any rule or regulation made under this chapter, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the chapter, rule, or regulation and the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected by this invalidity. The invalidity of any section or sections or parts of any section or sections shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 482, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 509, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-156-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-156 - Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification Act|Section 42-156-1 - Short title.

§ 42-156-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known as the "Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification Act."History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-156-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-156 - Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification Act|Section 42-156-2 - Declaration of purpose.

§ 42-156-2. Declaration of purpose.The general assembly finds and declares that this state's economy, its workers and its businesses are harmed by the existence of an illegal underground economy in which individuals and businesses conceal their activities from government licensing, regulatory and taxing authorities. The underground economy and, in particular, the practice of employee misclassification:(a) exploits vulnerable workers and deprives them of legal benefits and protections;(b) gives unlawful businesses an unfair competitive advantage over lawful businesses by illegally driving down violators' taxes, wages, and other overhead costs;(c) defrauds the government of substantial tax revenues; and(d) harms consumers who suffer at the hands of unlicensed businesses that fail to maintain minimum levels of skills and knowledge.The creation of a task force has proven to be an effective mechanism for enhancing interagency cooperation and information sharing.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-156-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-156 - Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification Act|Section 42-156-3 - Task Force.

§ 42-156-3. Task Force.There is hereby established a Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification. The Task Force shall consist of the following members or their designees:(a) the director of labor and training or designee;(b) the tax administrator or designee;(c) the director of business regulation or designee;(d) the head of the workforce regulation and safety division or designee;(e) the attorney general or designee;(f) the commissioner of the department of public safety or designee; and(g) Chief Judge of the Workers' Compensation Court or designee.The director of labor and training shall chair the Task Force.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-156-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-156 - Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification Act|Section 42-156-4 - Duties and responsibilities.

§ 42-156-4. Duties and responsibilities.The Task Force shall coordinate joint efforts to combat the underground economy and employee misclassification. The Task Force shall:(a) Foster voluntary compliance with the law by educating business owners and employees about applicable requirements;(b) Protect the health, safety and benefit rights of workers; and(c) Restore competitive equality for law-abiding businesses.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-156-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-156 - Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification Act|Section 42-156-5 - Sharing of information.

§ 42-156-5. Sharing of information.Notwithstanding any other law or regulation to the contrary, the Task Force shall facilitate timely information sharing between and among Task Force members, including the establishment of protocols by which participating agencies will advise or refer to other agencies matters of potential interest.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-156-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-156 - Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification Act|Section 42-156-6 - Annual report.

§ 42-156-6. Annual report.No later than March 15, 2015, and every March 15th thereafter, the Task Force shall submit a report to the governor and the chairpersons of the house finance committee and senate finance committee summarizing the Task Force's activities during the preceding calendar year. The report shall, without limitation:(a) Describe the Task Force's efforts and accomplishments during the year;(b) Identify any administrative or legal barriers impeding the more effective operation of the Task Force, including any barriers to information sharing or joint action; and(c) Propose appropriate administrative, legislative, or regulatory changes to strengthen the Task Force's operations and reduce or eliminate any barriers to those efforts.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-157-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-157 - Rhode Island Health Benefit Exchange|Section 42-157-1 - Establishment of exchange.

§ 42-157-1. Establishment of exchange.Purpose. The department of administration is hereby authorized to establish the Rhode Island health benefit exchange, to be known as HealthSource RI, to exercise the powers and authority of a state-based exchange which shall meet the minimum requirements of the federal act.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 18, § 2.