2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 22 - General Assembly
CHAPTER 22-8 - Legislative Council
§ 22-8-1 - Creation – Functions.
SECTION 22-8-1
§ 22-8-1 Creation – Functions. – There is created a legislative council of seven (7) members for the purpose of obtaining information on the operation of the state government and of making a study of legislative problems. It shall be the function of the legislative council:
(1) To collect factual information and to advise the general assembly on matters submitted to the council;
(2) To make recommendations to the general assembly concerning legislation which in its opinion may be required, and if necessary, to draft measures for introduction;
(3) To examine the effect of previously enacted general laws and public laws and to make inquiries from persons affected by the operation of those laws.
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