Rhode Island § 37-8-6 § 37-8-6. "State Houseâ€� defined — Former state houses — Use of legislative chambers.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 37-8-6 — § 37-8-6. "State Houseâ€� defined — Former state houses — Use of legislative chambers.

Rhode Island·Title 37 Public Property and Works·Ch. 37-8 Public Buildings

§ 37-8-6. "State Houseâ€� defined — Former state houses — Use of legislative chambers.
Wherever in the statutes of this state the words "State Houseâ€� are used they shall
            be construed to mean the building upon the lot bounded by Gaspee, Francis, and Smith
            Streets in the city of Providence. The building in the city of Newport heretofore
            used for the purpose of a "state houseâ€� shall hereafter be called the Newport County
            courthouse. The building in Providence heretofore used for the purpose of a "state
            houseâ€� shall hereafter be called the sixth judicial district courthouse. The senate
            chamber and representatives hall of the State House shall not 

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§ 37-8-6. "State Houseâ€� defined — Former state houses — Use of legislative chambers.

Wherever in the statutes of this state the words "State Houseâ€� are used they shall be construed to mean the building upon the lot bounded by Gaspee, Francis, and Smith Streets in the city of Providence. The building in the city of Newport heretofore used for the purpose of a "state houseâ€� shall hereafter be called the Newport County courthouse. The building in Providence heretofore used for the purpose of a "state houseâ€� shall hereafter be called the sixth judicial district courthouse. The senate chamber and representatives hall of the State House shall not be used for any other purpose than for meetings of the two houses of the general assembly.

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Legislative History

G.L. 1896, ch. 27, § 1; P.L. 1901, ch. 852, § 4; P.L. 1905, ch. 1228, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 36, § 1; P.L. 1918, ch. 1627, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 34, § 1; P.L. 1925, ch. 625, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 105, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-6.