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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.2 - Distributed Generation › Section 42-140.2-3. - Implementation monitoring.

§ 42-140.2-3. Implementation monitoring.
The energy efficiency and resources management council is hereby authorized and directed to monitor the implementation of distributed generation and to report its findings and recommendations biennially on or before February 1, commencing in 2009 and ending in 2015.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 13; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 13.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-1. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-1. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-2. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-2. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-3. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-3. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-4. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-4. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-5. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-5. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-6. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-6. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-7. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-7. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-8. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-8. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-9. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-9. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-10. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-10. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-11. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-11. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-12. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-12. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board › Section 42-140.3-13. - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-13. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.4 - The Rhode Island Petroleum Savings and Independence Advisory Commission › Section 42-140.4-2. - Composition of the commission.

§ 42-140.4-2. Composition of the commission.
(a)
The commission shall consist of seventeen (17) voting members as follows:
(1)
The director of the department of environmental management, or designee;
(2)
The administrator of the office of energy resources, or designee;
(3)
The director of the department of transportation, or designee;
(4)
A member of the energy efficiency & resource management council;
(5)
A member of the renewable energy coordinating board;
(6)
The director of the University of Rhode Island energy center, or designee;
(7)
The director of the University of Rhode Island transportation center, or designee;
(8)
Four (4) members of the Rhode Island general assembly:
(i)
One representative from each party appointed by the speaker of the house; and
(ii)
One senator from each party to be appointed by the president of the senate;
(9)
Six (6) additional voting members shall be nominated and voted on by the commission’s voting members, as set forth above, with expertise in:
(i)
Environmental issues;
(ii)
Residential and commercial heating oil;
(iii)
Public transportation, transit-orientated development, and/or transportation policy;
(iv)
Residential and low-income energy provision; and
(v)
Biodiesel sector issues; and
(vi)
Ethanol sector issues.
(b)
Two (2) of those additional members selected pursuant to subsection (a)(9) of this section shall serve initial terms of three (3) years; two (2) of those additional members selected pursuant to subsection (a)(9) of this section shall serve initial terms of four (4) years; and two (2) of those additional members selected pursuant to subsection (a)(9) of this section shall serve initial terms of five (5) years. Thereafter, members selected pursuant to subsection (a)(9) of this section shall serve terms of five (5) years and may be reappointed. Any vacancy in the office of a member selected pursuant to subsection (a)(9) of this section shall be filled in the same manner as provided therein, and any such appointment shall be for the balance of the current term of that office.
History of Section.
P.L. 2012, ch. 276, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 283, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-140.4 - The Rhode Island Petroleum Savings and Independence Advisory Commission › Section 42-140.4-3. - Powers and duties of the commission.

§ 42-140.4-3. Powers and duties of the commission.
The board shall have the following powers and duties:
(1)
Develop short-term and long-term strategic plans with respect to strategies to reduce petroleum consumption from the home heating and transportation sectors in Rhode Island;
(2)
Identify, promote. and recommend policies to further reduce petroleum consumption in the state including, but not limited to, those issues set forth in this chapter; and
(3)
Consider such other matters as it may deem appropriate to the fulfillment of its purposes, and advise the governor, the general assembly, other parties, and the public with regard to matters pertaining to its purposes and duties, which advice may include findings and recommendations.
History of Section.
P.L. 2012, ch. 276, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 283, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-142 - Department of Revenue › Section 42-142-1. - Department of revenue.

§ 42-142-1. Department of revenue.
(a)
There is hereby established within the executive branch of state government a department of revenue.
(b)
The head of the department shall be the director of revenue, who shall be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
(c)
The department shall contain the division of taxation (chapter 1 of title 44), the division of motor vehicles (chapter 2 of title 31), the division of state lottery (chapter 61 of title 42), the office of revenue analysis (chapter 142 of title 42), the division of municipal finance (chapter 142 of title 42), and a central collections unit (chapter 142 of title 42). Any reference to the division of property valuation, division of property valuation and municipal finance, or office of municipal affairs in the Rhode Island general laws shall mean the division of municipal finance.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 246, art. 38, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 12, § 17; P.L. 2016, ch. 512, art. 1, § 30; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 4, § 8; P.L. 2023, ch. 199, § 1, effective June 21, 2023; P.L. 2023, ch. 200, § 1, effective June 21, 2023.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-142 - Department of Revenue › Section 42-142-2. - Powers and duties of the department.

§ 42-142-2. Powers and duties of the department.
The department of revenue shall have the following powers and duties:
(1)
To operate a division of taxation;
(2)
To operate a division of motor vehicles;
(3)
To operate a division of state lottery;
(4)
To operate an office of revenue analysis;
(5)
To operate a division of property valuation; and
(6)
To operate a central collections unit.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 246, art. 38, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 4, § 8; P.L. 2023, ch. 199, § 1, effective June 21, 2023; P.L. 2023, ch. 200, § 1, effective June 21, 2023.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-142 - Department of Revenue › Section 42-142-2.1. - Powers and duties of the director of revenue.

§ 42-142-2.1. Powers and duties of the director of revenue.
The director of revenue is hereby authorized and empowered to make rules and regulations as the director may deem necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of the laws of Rhode Island for the department of revenue and its divisions.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 34; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 34.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-142 - Department of Revenue › Section 42-142-3. - Office of revenue analysis.

§ 42-142-3. Office of revenue analysis.
(a)
There is hereby established within the department of revenue an office of revenue analysis. The head of the office shall be the chief of revenue analysis, who shall hold office for the term of five (5) years from the time of his or her appointment and until his or her successor is duly appointed and qualified. The chief shall be eligible for reappointment, and shall not engage in any other occupation. The head of the office shall have an advanced degree in economics or statistics;
(b)
The director of revenue shall grant to the chief of revenue analysis reasonable access to appropriate expert staff and access to taxation data sufficient to carry out the duties of the office;
(c)
The division shall analyze, evaluate, and appraise the tax system of the state, and make recommendations for its revision in accordance with the best interests of the economy of the state;
(d)
The division shall be responsible for preparing the tax expenditures report as required in § 44-48.1-1;
(e)
The division shall be responsible for preparing cost benefit analyses of all tax expenditures.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 246, art. 38, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-142 - Department of Revenue › Section 42-142-4. - Division of property valuation and municipal finance.

§ 42-142-4. Division of property valuation and municipal finance.
(a)
There is hereby established within the department of revenue a division of property valuation and municipal finance. The head of the office shall be the chief of property valuation and municipal finance.
(b)
The division of property valuation and municipal finance shall have the following duties:
(i)
Provide assistance and guidance to municipalities in complying with state law;
(ii)
Encourage cooperation between municipalities and the state in calculating, evaluating, and distributing state aid;
(iii)
Encourage the exchange of information between the division and other governmental entities in an effort to increase shared services by making available, through the use of web-based applications or other mediums, municipal vendor contracts and/or any other data the division deems appropriate;
(iv)
Maintain and compute financial and equalized property value information for the benefit of municipalities and public policy decision makers;
(v)
Encourage and assure compliance with state laws and policies relating to municipalities, especially in the areas of public disclosure, tax levies, financial reporting, and property tax issues;
(vi)
Encourage cooperation between municipalities and the state by distributing information and by providing technical assistance to municipalities;
(vii)
Give guidance to public decision makers on the equitable distribution of state aid to municipalities; and
(viii)
Provide technical assistance for property tax administration.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 246, art. 38, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 33; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 33; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 8, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-142 - Department of Revenue › Section 42-142-5. - [Repealed.]

§ 42-142-5. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 165, § 7; P.L. 2008, ch. 173, § 7; Repealed by P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 19, § 9, effective June 30, 2011.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-142 - Department of Revenue › Section 42-142-6. - [Repealed.]

§ 42-142-6. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 19, § 10; P.L. 2013, ch. 155, § 4; P.L. 2013, ch. 209, § 4; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 62; repealed by P.L. 2023, ch. 294, § 9, effective June 22, 2023; repealed by P.L. 2023, ch. 295, § 9, effective June 22, 2023.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-142 - Department of Revenue › Section 42-142-7. - Collections of debts.

§ 42-142-7. Collections of debts.
(a)
For the purpose of this section “governmental entity” means the state, state agency, board commission, department, public institution of higher learning, all political subdivisions of the state, fire districts, and quasi-state agency.
(b)
Any governmental entity may contract to allow the tax administrator to collect an outstanding liability owed the governmental entity. In administering the provisions of those agreements, the tax administrator shall have all the rights and powers of collection provided pursuant to title 44 for the collection of taxes and all the rights and powers authorized the governmental entity to which the liability is owed. In addition, the tax administrator shall have all of the rights and powers of collection provided pursuant to title 44 for the collection of taxes including, but not limited to, the right to set-off debts enumerated in chapter 30.1 of title 44 against any amounts collected under the agreements. Subject to subordination to any set-off for past-due child support, the tax administrator shall also have the right to set-off amounts owed to the division of taxation against amounts collected under the agreements.
(c)
The tax administrator may charge and retain a reasonable fee for a collection effort made on behalf of a governmental entity. The amount of the fee must be negotiated between the governmental entity and the tax administrator. The debtor must be given full credit toward the satisfaction of the debt for the amount of the fee collected by the tax administrator pursuant to this section.
(d)
Governmental entities that contract with the tax administrator pursuant to this section shall indemnify the tax administrator against injuries, actions, liabilities, or proceedings arising from the collection, or attempted collection, by the tax administrator of the liability owed to the governmental entity.
(e)
The governmental entity shall notify the debtor of its intention to submit the liability to the tax administrator for collection and of the debtor’s right to appeal not less than thirty (30) days before the liability is submitted to the tax administrator for collection.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 19, § 20; P.L. 2014, ch. 31, § 5; P.L. 2014, ch. 33, § 5.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-143 - The Science and Technology Advisory Council › Section 42-143-1. - Council established. [Chapter 06-254 Version.]

§ 42-143-1. Council established. [Chapter 06-254 Version.]
There is hereby created a Rhode Island science and technology advisory council to consist of thirteen (13) members: three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor, with two (2) of those so appointed to be designated by the governor as co-chairs; six (6) of whom shall be the members of the science and technology advisory council, as established by executive order 05-07; one of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; one of whom shall be appointed by the house minority leader; and one of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate; and one of whom shall be appointed by the senate minority leader. The membership of said council shall receive no compensation for their services. The council shall support the state’s research institutions, promote entrepreneurial development, enable all organizations to become more innovative, and perform any other advisory functions as the legislature may designate.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 254, § 1.
§ 42-143-1. Council established. [Chapter 06-281 Version.]
There is hereby created a Rhode Island science and technology advisory council to consist of thirteen (13) members: three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor, with two (2) of those so appointed to be designated by the governor as co-chairs; six (6) of whom shall be the members of the science and technology advisory council, as established by executive order 05-07; one of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; one of whom shall be appointed by the house majority leader; and one of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate; and one of whom shall be appointed by the senate majority leader. The membership of said council shall receive no compensation for their services. The council shall support the state’s research institutions, promote entrepreneurial development, enable all organizations to become more innovative, and perform any other advisory functions as the legislature may designate.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 281, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-143 - The Science and Technology Advisory Council › Section 42-143-2. - Terms of office.

§ 42-143-2. Terms of office.
The members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years except that the initial terms shall be as follows: six (6) members originally appointed pursuant to executive order shall serve initial terms of six (6) years; one of the house and one of the senate appointees shall serve initial terms of five (5) years; the governors appointees shall serve initial terms of four (4) years; and the other of the house and senate appointees shall serve initial terms of three (3) years; no member shall serve for more than two (2) concurrent terms.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 254, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 281, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-143 - The Science and Technology Advisory Council › Section 42-143-3. - Authority to accept grants.

§ 42-143-3. Authority to accept grants.
The council is authorized to accept state grants or appropriations, or private monies, for its operational purposes. In addition to any of its other powers and responsibilities, the council 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 council, 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.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 254, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 281, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-143 - The Science and Technology Advisory Council › Section 42-143-4. - Reporting.

§ 42-143-4. Reporting.
The council shall in the month of December of each year submit report to the Governor and to each chamber of the general assembly detailing its activities in that year and providing recommendations to enhance science, technology, and innovation in the state and suggesting ways in which the leaders of the state can play a more active and pivotal role in creating an innovation economy that produces better jobs, better services, and better solutions to the problems facing the communities of the state. Said report shall be posted electronically on the General Assembly and Secretary of State websites prescribed in § 42-20-8.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 254, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 281, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-144 - The University of Rhode Island Commission for Research Innovation › Section 42-144-1. - Commission established.

§ 42-144-1. Commission established.
There shall be a University of Rhode Island Commission for Research and Innovation (“Commission”) to consist of nine (9) members: two (2) of whom shall be appointed by the governor, with one of those so appointed to be designated by the governor as chair; one of whom shall be appointed by the board of governor’s for higher education; one of whom shall be appointed by the president of the University of Rhode Island; three (3) of whom shall be members of the science and technology advisory council as established by executive order 05-07; one of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and one of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate. The membership of said commission shall receive no compensation for their services.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 544, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-144 - The University of Rhode Island Commission for Research Innovation › Section 42-144-2. - Mission and term of commission.

§ 42-144-2. Mission and term of commission.
The commission shall have as its mission the proposal of specific actions to strengthen the position of the University of Rhode Island as a national competitive public research university and a key institution in Rhode Island’s effort to strengthen its innovative economy. The commission shall expire on September 30, 2008.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 544, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-144 - The University of Rhode Island Commission for Research Innovation › Section 42-144-3. - Authority to accept grants.

§ 42-144-3. Authority to accept grants.
The commission is authorized to accept state grants and appropriations, and private monies, for its operational purposes.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 544, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-144 - The University of Rhode Island Commission for Research Innovation › Section 42-144-4. - Reporting.

§ 42-144-4. Reporting.
The commission shall, prior to its expiration, submit a written report to the governor and to each chamber of the general assembly detailing its findings and proposals as required by its mission.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 544, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-145 - The American and Haitian Cultural Exchange Commission › Section 42-145-1. - Commission established.

§ 42-145-1. Commission established.
There shall be an American and Haitian cultural exchange commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from Haitian 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 Haitians and Haitian-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 Creole language in Rhode Island’s schools.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 561, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-145 - The American and Haitian Cultural Exchange Commission › Section 42-145-2. - Terms of office — Chairperson.

§ 42-145-2. 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. 561, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-145 - The American and Haitian Cultural Exchange Commission › Section 42-145-3. - Authority to accept grants.

§ 42-145-3. 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. 561, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-146 - The American and Panamanian Cultural Exchange Commission › Section 42-146-1. - Commission established.

§ 42-146-1. Commission established.
There shall be an American and Panamanian cultural exchange commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from Panamanian 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 Panamanians and Panamanian-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 Spanish language in Rhode Island’s schools.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 562, § 1.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 [Expired.] › Section 42-150-1. - Expired.

§ 42-150-1. Expired.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 87, § 1.
2023 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 [Expired.] › Section 42-150-2. - Expired.

§ 42-150-2. Expired.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 87, § 1.
2023 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 [Expired.] › Section 42-150-3. - Expired.

§ 42-150-3. Expired.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 87, § 1.
2023 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 [Expired.] › Section 42-150-4. - Expired.

§ 42-150-4. Expired.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 87, § 1.
2023 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 [Expired.] › Section 42-150-5. - Expired.

§ 42-150-5. Expired.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 87, § 1.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.