Rhode Island § 22-8-1 § 22-8-1. Creation — Functions.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 22-8-1 — § 22-8-1. Creation — Functions.

Rhode Island § 22-8-1

Title 22General Assembly

Ch. 22-8Legislative Council

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-8-1 (2026).

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§ 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;
         
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§ 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.