Rhode Island § 42-146-1 § 42-146-1. Commission established.

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§ 42-146-1 — § 42-146-1. Commission established.

Rhode Island § 42-146-1

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-146The American and Panamanian Cultural Exchange Commission

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-146-1 (2026).

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§ 42-146-1. Commission established.
There shall be an American and Panamanian cultural exchange commission to consist
            of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from Panamanian
            ancestry and residents of the state; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker
            of the house of representatives; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the president
            of the senate; and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. The commission
            shall establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between Panamanians and Panamanian-Americans
            and shall foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both
     

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§ 42-146-1. Commission established.

There shall be an American and Panamanian cultural exchange commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from Panamanian ancestry and residents of the state; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate; and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. The commission shall establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between Panamanians and Panamanian-Americans and shall foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries involved; and shall help establish and/or promote the Spanish language in Rhode Island's schools.