Rhode Island § 36-1-11 § 36-1-11. Power of senate to act on nominations.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 36-1-11 — § 36-1-11. Power of senate to act on nominations.

Rhode Island § 36-1-11

Title 36Public Officers and Employees

Ch. 36-1Appointment, Qualification, and Tenure of Officers

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-1-11 (2026).

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§ 36-1-11. Power of senate to act on nominations.
Whenever at the January session of the general assembly, or otherwise, the governor
            is required by law to fill vacancies in or make any appointments to office, and which
            appointments by law require the advice and consent of the senate, the senate may give
            its advice and consent or refuse to give its advice and consent, but the senate shall
            not elect or appoint any person to any vacant office.
         

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§ 36-1-11. Power of senate to act on nominations.

Whenever at the January session of the general assembly, or otherwise, the governor is required by law to fill vacancies in or make any appointments to office, and which appointments by law require the advice and consent of the senate, the senate may give its advice and consent or refuse to give its advice and consent, but the senate shall not elect or appoint any person to any vacant office.