The referendum shall be authorized as of the date fixed by the governor. The governor shall designate the commission, provided for in § 36-7-13, to supervise the conduct of the referendum in accordance with the requirements of said § 218(d)(3) of the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 418(d)(3).
Authorization of referendum
R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-7-14., under Chapter 36-7 Federal Old-Age and Survivors’ Insurance.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-7-14.