32 chapters · 328 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7.8-1. Permanent committee — Composition
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There is created a permanent joint committee of the general assembly on veterans’ affairs to consist of fifteen (15) members of the general assembly, eight (8) of whom shall be from the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker, not more than five (5) of whom shall …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7.8-2. Selection of officers
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Upon organization of the joint committee, by majority vote, one of their members shall be chosen as chairperson, another of their members shall be chosen vice-chairperson, and another of their members shall be chosen as secretary.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7.8-3. Duties
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It shall be the duty of the committee to promote the development of a coordinated veterans’ program and to consult with all agencies dealing with veterans’ affairs.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7.8-4. Report and recommendations
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The joint committee on veterans’ affairs shall from time to time and at least annually report to the general assembly on its findings and the result of its studies, and make any recommendations to the general assembly and propose any legislation or initiate any studies that it sh…