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Chapter 1 Composition of Senate

22-1-1. Composition of senate.

Commencing on the first Tuesday in January, 2023, the senate shall consist of thirty-eight (38) senators, one senator being elected from each of the senatorial districts into which the state is divided in § 22-1-2 .

History of Section. P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 2, effective February 16, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 2, effective February 16, 2022.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 2, and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 2 enacted identical versions of this section.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 9 and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 9, provides: “The senatorial committees of the senatorial districts and the district committees of the representative districts in office on the effective date of this act shall not thereafter exercise any powers of nomination or endorsement of candidates for senator or representative, except for an election for senator or representative prior to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2022, but the chairperson of the state committee of each political party, forthwith upon passage of this act shall appoint the members of a senatorial district committee for each senatorial district and the members of a representative district committee for each representative district. Each of said senatorial district committees shall consist of five (5) members except that in senatorial districts which include all or parts of two (2) or more cities or towns, the committee shall consist of seven (7) members. Each of said representative district committees shall consist of three (3) members, except that in representative districts which include all or parts of two (2) or more cities and towns, the committee shall consist of five (5) members. Such district committee members, so appointed, shall hold office until the primary elections in 2022 and thereafter until their successors shall have been duly elected, qualified and organized. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to vacate the office or terminate the term of office of any state committee member of any party prior to the party primary election in September, 2022.”

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 10 and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 10, provides: “This act shall take effect upon passage [February 16, 2022]; provided, however, that the provisions hereof shall first be effective in connection with elections to be held on or subsequent to the first day of September, 2022, and for the purpose of greater clarity, the first election under the provisions of this act for congress, senator and representative from each of the congressional, senatorial or representative districts hereby created, shall be held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November, 2022, and the first primary election under the provisions of this act for nomination of candidates for congress, senate and for representative from each of said congressional, senatorial and representative districts shall be held on the second Tuesday after the first Monday in September, 2022; provided, however, that if any provision of this act or the application of such provision to any person or under any circumstances shall be held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid or inoperative by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, or if any action performed or to be performed under any provision of this act is restrained or enjoined by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this act shall not be deemed to be impaired or affected thereby but shall be deemed to remain in full force and effect. Any primary or special election held prior to the first day of September, 2022, shall be conducted under the laws as they existed prior to the passage of this act.”

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-1-2 (P.L. 2002, ch. 4, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 24, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 367, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 6, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 7, § 1), concerning senate districts, was repealed by P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 1, effective February 16, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 1, effective February 16, 2022.

A former § 22-1-1 (P.L. 1992, ch. 33, § 2), concerning the composition of the senate, was repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 4, § 1, effective February 20, 2002.

A former § 22-1-1 (P.L. 1974, ch. 42, § 2; P.L. 1982, ch. 456, §§ 1, 2, 5, 6; P.L. 1984, ch. 422, § 2), concerning the composition of the senate, was repealed by P.L. 1992, ch. 33, § 1, effective May 22, 1992.

Cross References.

Application of reference to senator, § 22-2-4 .

Appointments, action by senate on, §§ 36-1-11 , 36-1-12 .

Constitutional formula for composition of senate, R.I. Const., art. VIII, § 1 .

Election of members, § 17-3-1 et seq.

Presiding officer of senate, R.I. Const., art. VIII, § 2 .

Vacancies in office, § 17-3-5 et seq.

Comparative Legislation.

Senate:

Conn. Const., Art. 3, §§ 3, 5.

Mass. Const. [§§ 38-44].

NOTES TO DECISIONS

Constitutionality.

This section does not violate R.I. Const., amend. 19 as to the number of senators. Opinion to Governor, 101 R.I. 203 , 221 A.2d 799, 1966 R.I. LEXIS 375 (1966) (decided under prior version of section).

Whether or not this section complies with the constitutional requirement for compactness of senatorial districts would require the court to resort to the fact-finding process, which it will not do for purposes connected with its constitutional obligation to furnish advisory opinions under the provisions of R.I. Const., amend. 12, § 2 . Opinion to Governor, 101 R.I. 203 , 221 A.2d 799, 1966 R.I. LEXIS 375 (1966) (decided under prior version of section).

22-1-2. Districts.

The state is hereby divided into thirty-eight (38) senatorial districts bounded and described as follows:

It is understood and intended that for the purpose of this section a line described as running on, on, to or through any street (including road, avenue, lane, way, parkway, expressway, divided highway, state route or interstate route, or trail), stream or river, is intended to mean the center line of that street, stream or river, and a line described as the shoreline is intended to mean the line on the mean low water level, and a feature extension is intended to mean the imaginary straight-line extension from the end of a map feature, usually a street or road, to another feature, as for example, from the end of a dead-end street to a nearby river, in all instances, unless it shall be otherwise specified.
It is further understood and intended that for the purpose of this section, the districts described in this section shall be composed of United States census geography (tracts and blocks), as defined by the 2020 version of the “TIGER” files from the United States Census Bureau, whose boundaries correspond to the below metes and bounds set forth in this section and which are hereby made a part of this chapter. A listing of which census blocks are contained within each district shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference.
1. It is further understood and intended that for the purpose of this section, the districts will be depicted on thirty-nine (39) maps known as Senate Plan D — Substitute A, compiled by Election Data Services, Inc. for each city and town, and hereinafter may be referred to as town maps.
2. The secretary of state shall keep a copy of each set of the foregoing maps and a copy of the census tract and block listing available for inspection during ordinary business hours at his or her office. The secretary of state shall furnish each city and town a copy of the town map covering that particular city or town within ten (10) days from the passage of this act.
3. For purposes of this title, references to “tract” or “CT” shall mean “census tract,” as that demographic unit is established by the United States Bureau of the census for the 2020 census as described by maps and publications of the bureau. References to “block,” “blocks,” or “block groups,” refer to those demographic units as established by the United States Census Bureau for the 2020 census as described by maps and publications of the bureau.
4. Any reference to a “city or town,” “city or town boundaries,” or “city or town limits” shall refer to the boundaries or limits of the particular city or town as defined by the 2020 version of the “TIGER” files from the United States Census Bureau.
5. In the census tract and block listing, the first two (2) digits of a census description shall refer to the State of Rhode Island (44), the next three (3) digits of a census description shall refer to the county in which the district lies. Bristol county carries the code 001; Kent county carries the code 003; Newport county carries the code 005; Providence county carries the code 007; and Washington county carries the code 009. The next six (6) digits refer to the census tract within the county set forth in the description. The last four (4) digits refer to the census block within the census tract. “TIGER” is an acronym for the computer readable geographic data base that automates the mapping and related geographic activities required to support the United States’ Census Bureau’s census and survey programs and stands for “Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing.”
6. If any census tract, block, block group, or enumeration district is omitted, listed more than once, or is only partially provided for, it is intended that the districts be defined in such a manner as to not omit any area of Rhode Island from a district and to comply with the standard of Articles VII and VIII of the Rhode Island Constitution requiring that districts be reasonably equal. In order to carry out the intent of the general assembly as expressed in this section the secretary of state shall, if necessary, undertake measures to insure compliance with this section.
7. In the event of a discrepancy between the metes and bounds description, the description of census tracts and blocks, and the maps which shall be on file with the secretary of state, then the listing of census tracts and blocks shall take precedence and be controlling.
  First district: The first senatorial district shall consist of all that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at the I-95 ramp and Memorial Blvd; thence easterly on Memorial Blvd to Exchange St; thence northwesterly on Exchange St to Railroad St; thence northeasterly on Railroad St to the eastern boundary line of Providence Amtrak Station and the New York New Haven and Hartford RR; thence northerly on New York New Haven and Hartford RR to I-95; thence northeasterly on I-95 to the Providence — Pawtucket boundary line; thence westerly on the Providence — Pawtucket boundary line to the Providence — North Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Providence — North Providence boundary line to State Route 146; thence southerly on State Route 146 to Branch Ave; thence westerly on Branch Ave to Moy St; thence southerly on Moy St to Concannon St; thence westerly on Concannon St to Douglas Ave; thence southeasterly on Douglas Ave to River Ave; thence southerly on River Ave to Chalkstone Ave; thence northeasterly on Chalkstone Ave to Lisbon St; thence southeasterly on Lisbon St to Berkley St; thence southwesterly on Berkley St to Robin St; thence southeasterly on Robin St to Prescott St; thence northeasterly on Prescott St to Wolcott St; thence southeasterly on Wolcott St to Valley St; thence northeasterly on Valley St to Pleasant Valley Pkwy; thence southeasterly on Pleasant Valley Pkwy to Woonasquatucket River; thence easterly on Woonasquatucket River to I-95; thence southerly on I-95 to the point of origin.
  
  Second district: The second senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at I-95 and the Providence — Cranston boundary line; thence westerly and northwesterly on the Providence — Cranston boundary line to Webster Ave; thence northerly on Webster Ave to Plainfield St; thence westerly on Plainfield St to Ralph St; thence northerly on Ralph St to Eastwood Ave; thence westerly on Eastwood Ave to Laurel Hill Ave; thence northerly on Laurel Hill Ave to Hartford Ave; thence easterly on Hartford Ave to US Highway 6; thence southeasterly and northerly on US Highway 6 to Westminster St; thence easterly on Westminster St to Messer St; thence southerly on Messer St to census block 440070013004007 thence southerly and westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070013004000 — 440070013004007, 440070013004006 — 440070013004008 and 440070013004001 — 440070013004009 to Willow St; thence westerly on Willow St to Ellery St; thence southerly on Ellery St to Chapin Ave; thence easterly on Chapin Ave to Messer St; thence southerly on Messer St to Ford St; thence easterly on Ford St to Bucklin St; thence southerly on Bucklin St to Bellevue Ave; thence easterly on Bellevue Ave to Plenty St; thence easterly on Plenty St to Broad St; thence southwesterly on Broad St to I-95; thence southwesterly on I-95 to the point of origin.
  
  Third district: The third senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Hope St and the Providence — Pawtucket boundary line; thence easterly on the Providence — Pawtucket boundary line to the Providence — East Providence boundary line; thence southerly on the Providence — East Providence boundary to the Providence Harbor and the line extending from the Providence River; thence northwesterly on the Providence River to the Moshassuck River; thence northerly on the Moshassuck River to Charles St; thence northerly on Charles St to Stevens St; thence easterly on Stevens St to Hewes St; thence northeasterly on Hewes St to N Main St; thence southerly on N Main St to Olney St; thence easterly on Olney St to Camp St; thence northeasterly on Camp St to Carrington Ave; thence easterly on Carrington Ave to Hope St; thence northeasterly on Hope St to the point of origin.
  
  Fourth district: The fourth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the town of North Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Smithfield — North Providence boundary line and Smithfield Road; thence southeasterly on Smithfield Rd to census block 440070121043001; thence southerly, easterly and westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070121043002 — 440070121043001, 440070121043002 — 440070121043000, 440070121043002 440070119021003, 440070121043002 — 440070121043019, 440070121043002 — 440070121043011 and 440070121043002 — 440070121043005 to Bicentennial Way; thence westerly on Bicentennial Way to Locust Ave; thence southerly on Locust Ave to Jacksonia Dr; thence westerly on Jacksonia Dr to Joslin St; thence southerly on Joslin St to census block 440070121032014; thence easterly and southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070121032014 — 440070121032013 to census block 440070121032015; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070121032014 — 440070121032015 to the intersection of Walter Ave and Joslin St; thence southerly on Joslin St to Mineral Spring Ave; thence easterly on Mineral Spring Ave to Howard Ave; thence southerly on Howard Ave to Hobson Ave; thence southwesterly on Hobson Ave to Dewey Ave; thence southerly on Dewey Ave to Smith St; thence easterly on Smith St to Atlantic Blvd; thence southwesterly on Atlantic Blvd to Swan St; thence southeasterly on Swan St to Sykes St; thence westerly and southerly on Sykes St to Intervale Ave; thence easterly on Intervale Ave to Cranberry Rd; thence southerly on Cranberry Rd to Humbert St; thence westerly on Humbert St to Greenville Ave; thence southerly on Greenville Ave to Lyman Ave; thence westerly on Lyman Ave to Woonasquatucket Ave; thence northerly on Woonasquatucket Ave to Testa Dr; thence westerly on Testa Dr and its extension to the Johnston - - North Providence boundary line; thence southerly on the Johnston — North Providence boundary line to the Providence — North Providence boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Providence - - North Providence boundary line to the North Providence — Pawtucket boundary line; thence northerly on the North Providence — Pawtucket boundary line to the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line to State Route 146; thence southerly on State Route 146 to the line extending from Sudbury St; thence westerly on Sudbury St to Augusta Ave; thence northerly on Augusta Ave to Young St; thence westerly on Young St to Palm St; thence northerly on Palm St to Monticello St; thence southwesterly on Monticello St to Woodward Rd; thence southerly on Woodward Rd to Angell Rd; thence westerly on Angell Rd to Benjamin Dr; thence westerly on Benjamin Dr to Evergreen Pkwy; thence northerly on Evergreen Pkwy to census block 440070119022003; thence northerly and westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070119022003 — 440070119023000 to Angell Rd; thence northerly on Angell Rd to the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line to the Smithfield — North Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Smithfield — North Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The fourth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Providence — North Providence boundary line and State Route 146; thence southerly on State Route 146 to Branch Ave; thence westerly on Branch Ave to Moy St; thence southerly on Moy St to Concannon St; thence westerly on Concannon St to Douglas Ave; thence southeasterly on Douglas Ave to River Ave; thence southerly on River Ave to Admiral St; thence northwesterly on Admiral St to Texas Ave; thence westerly on Texas Ave to Gentian Ave; thence southerly on Gentian Ave to Smith St; thence northwesterly on Smith St to Old Rd; thence westerly on Old Rd to the northern boundary line of Rhode Island College; thence westerly on the northern boundary line of Rhode Island College to the Providence — North Providence boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Providence — North Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fifth: The fifth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Westminster St and I-95; thence westerly on Westminster St to Bridgham St; thence southerly on Bridgham St to Cranston St; thence southwesterly on Cranston St to Chapin Ave; thence westerly on Chapin Ave to Ellery St; thence northerly on Ellery St to Willow St; thence easterly on Willow St to census block 440070013004009; thence northerly and easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070013004001 — 440070013004009, 440070013004006 — 440070013004008, and 440070013004000 — 440070013004007 to Messer St; thence northerly on Messer St to Westminster St; thence westerly on Westminster St to State Highway 10; thence northeasterly on State Highway 10 to Atwells Ave; thence westerly on Atwells Ave to Lynch St; thence northerly on Lynch St to Fairview St; thence westerly on Fairview St to Parnell St; thence northerly on Parnell St to Cloud St; thence westerly on Cloud St to Sisson St; thence southerly on Sisson St to Actina St; thence westerly on Actina St to Imera St; thence northerly on Imera St to the eastern boundary line of Triggs Memorial Golf Course; thence northerly on the eastern boundary line of Triggs Memorial Golf Course to Galileo Ave; thence northeasterly on Galileo Ave to Standish Ave; thence northerly on Standish Ave to Rialto St; thence easterly on Rialto St to Mt Pleasant Ave; thence northerly on Mt Pleasant Ave to Old Rd; thence easterly on Old Rd to Smith St; thence southeasterly on Smith St to Gentian Ave; thence northeasterly on Gentian Ave to Texas Ave; thence easterly on Texas Ave to Admiral St; thence southeasterly on Admiral St to River Ave; thence southerly on River Ave to Chalkstone Ave; thence northeasterly on Chalkstone Ave to Lisbon St; thence southeasterly on Lisbon St to Berkley St; thence southwesterly on Berkley St to Robin St; thence southeasterly on Robin St to Prescott St; thence northeasterly on Prescott St to Wolcott St; thence southeasterly on Wolcott St to Valley St; thence northeasterly on Valley St to Pleasant Valley Pkwy; thence southeasterly on Pleasant Valley Pkwy to the Woonasquatucket River; thence easterly on the Woonasquatucket River to I-95; thence southerly on I-95 to the point of origin.
  
  Sixth district: The sixth senatorial district shall consist of all that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at the I-95 ramp and Memorial Blvd; thence southerly on I-95 to Westminster St; thence westerly on Westminster St to Bridgham St; thence southerly on Bridgham St to Cranston St; thence southwesterly on Cranston St to Chapin Ave; thence westerly on Chapin Ave to Messer St; thence southerly on Messer St to Ford St; thence easterly on Ford St to Bucklin St; thence southerly on Bucklin St to Bellevue Ave; thence easterly on Bellevue Ave to Plenty St; thence easterly on Plenty St to Broad St; thence southwesterly on Broad St to Washington Ave; thence easterly on Washington Ave to Michigan Ave; thence northerly on Michigan Ave to census block 440070001011006; thence easterly and northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070001011006 — 440070001011007 to census block 440070001011008; thence northerly and easterly on the western boundary line of census block 440070001011008 to Shipyard St; thence northwesterly on Shipyard St to Ernest St; thence westerly on Ernest St to Allens Ave; thence northerly on Allens Ave to census block 440070006001096; thence easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070006001096 — 440070001011001 on the line extending to the Providence River; thence northwesterly on the Providence River to the Moshassuck River; thence northerly on the Moshassuck River to Charles St; thence northerly on Charles St to Stevens St; thence easterly on Stevens St to Hewes St; thence northeasterly on Hewes St to N Main St; thence southerly on N Main St to Olney St; thence easterly on Olney St to Camp St; thence northeasterly on Camp St to Carrington Ave; thence easterly on Carrington Ave to Hope St; thence northeasterly on Hope St to Cypress St; thence westerly on Cypress St to Ivy St; thence northerly on Ivy St to Evergreen St; thence westerly on Evergreen St to Camp St; thence northerly on Camp St to Rochambeau Ave; thence westerly on Rochambeau Ave to N Main St; thence southerly on N Main St to Branch Ave; thence northwesterly on Branch Ave to I-95; thence southerly on I-95 to New York New Haven and Hartford RR; thence southerly on the New York New Haven and Hartford RR to the eastern boundary line of Providence Amtrak Station and Railroad St; thence southwesterly on Railroad St to Exchange St; thence southeasterly on Exchange St to Memorial Blvd; thence westerly on Memorial Blvd to the point of origin.
  
  Seventh district: The seventh senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Providence — Cranston boundary line and Webster Ave; thence northerly on Webster Ave to Plainfield St; thence westerly on Plainfield St to Ralph St; thence northerly on Ralph St to Eastwood Ave; thence westerly on Eastwood Ave to Laurel Hill Ave; thence northerly on Laurel Hill Ave to Hartford Ave; thence easterly on Hartford Ave to US Highway 6; thence southeasterly and northerly on US Highway 6 to Atwells Ave; thence westerly on Atwells Ave to Lynch St; thence northerly on Lynch St to Fairview St; thence westerly on Fairview St to Parnell St; thence northerly on Parnell St to Cloud St; thence westerly on Cloud St to Sisson St; thence southerly on Sisson St to Actina St; thence westerly on Actina St to Imera St; thence northerly on Imera St to the eastern boundary line of Triggs Memorial Golf Course; thence northerly on the eastern boundary line of Triggs Memorial Golf Course to Galileo Ave; thence northeasterly on Galileo Ave to Standish Ave; thence northerly on Standish Ave to Rialto St; thence easterly on Rialto St to Mt Pleasant Ave; thence northerly on Mt Pleasant Ave to census block 440070024006004; thence westerly on the northern boundary line of Rhode Island College to the Providence — North Providence boundary line; thence southwesterly on the Providence — North Providence boundary line to the Providence — Johnston boundary line; thence southerly on the Providence — Johnston boundary line to the Providence — Cranston boundary line; thence easterly on the Providence — Cranston boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The seventh senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Johnston bounded by a line beginning at the Providence — Johnston boundary line and Plainfield St; thence southerly on Plainfield St to Morgan Ave; thence westerly on Morgan Ave to School St; thence southwesterly on School St to census block 440070125001021; thence northerly on the eastern boundary lines of census blocks 440070125001021 and 440070125001014 to Downing Dr; thence northerly on Downing Dr to Central Ave; thence northeasterly on Central Ave to Alden St; thence northerly on Alden St to Boundary Ave; thence easterly on Boundary Ave to Harding Ave; thence northerly on Harding Ave to York Rd; thence easterly on York Rd to census block 440070124021024; thence northerly and easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070124021024 — 440070124021027 and 440070124021024 - 440070124021025 to the Providence — Johnston boundary line; thence southerly on the Providence — Johnston boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Eighth district: The eighth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Pawtucket bounded by a line beginning at the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line and Ten Mile River; thence northerly on Ten Mile River to utility right of way; thence westerly on utility right of way to Newport Ave; thence northerly on Newport Ave to Loring Pkwy; thence easterly on Loring Pkwy to the western boundary line of Slater Memorial Park, then northerly on the western boundary line of Slater Memorial Park to Slater Park Ave; thence northerly on Slater Park Ave to Waterman St; thence westerly on Waterman St to Newport Ave; thence northerly on Newport Ave to Armistice Blvd; thence westerly on Armistice Blvd to George Bennett Hwy; thence northerly on George Bennett Hwy to Central Ave; thence westerly on Central Ave to N Bend St; thence southerly on N Bend St to Walcott St; thence westerly on Walcott St to I-95; thence southwesterly on I-95 to George St; thence northerly on George St to Park Place W; thence northerly on Park Place W to Main St; thence continuing northerly on Main St and Dexter St to Goff Ave; thence northeasterly on Goff Ave to Exchange St; thence easterly on Exchange St to the Blackstone River; thence northerly on the Blackstone River to the Pawtucket — Central Falls boundary line; thence northerly on the Pawtucket — Central Falls boundary line to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence easterly and southerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Ninth district: The ninth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the town of West Warwick bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line and Natick Rd; thence southerly on Natick Rd to Wakefield St; thence southeasterly on Wakefield St to Wilson St; thence southerly on Wilson St to Prospect Hill Ave; thence easterly on Prospect Hill Ave to Providence St; thence southerly on Providence St to New London Ave and the West Warwick — Warwick boundary line; thence southwesterly, easterly, and southerly on the West Warwick — Warwick boundary line to the West Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line; thence westerly on the West Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line to the West Warwick — Coventry boundary line; thence northerly on the West Warwick — Coventry boundary line to the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line; thence easterly on the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Tenth district: The tenth senatorial district shall consist of all of the town of Warren.
  
  The tenth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Bristol bounded by a line beginning at the Bristol — Warren boundary line and Hope St; thence southerly on Hope St to Tupelo St; thence easterly on Tupelo St to Metacom Ave; thence southerly on Metacom Ave to Chestnut St; thence westerly on Chestnut St to Sherry Ave; thence southerly on Sherry Ave to Bayview Ave; thence easterly on Bayview Ave to Metacom Ave; thence southerly on Metacom Ave to census block 440010309013030; thence easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440010309013030 — 440010309013012 and 440010309013029 — 440010309013005 extending to the Mount Hope Bay and the Bristol — Tiverton boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Bristol — Tiverton boundary line to the Bristol — Warren boundary line; thence northwesterly and westerly on the Bristol — Warren boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The tenth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Tiverton bounded by a line beginning at the Portsmouth — Tiverton boundary line and the inlet to Nannaquaket Pond; thence southeasterly on the inlet of Nannaquaket Pond to Nannaquaket Rd; thence northeasterly on Nannaquaket Rd to Main Rd; thence southeasterly on Main Rd to Bulgarmarsh Rd; thence northeasterly on Bulgarmarsh Rd to Fish Rd; thence northerly on Fish Rd to State Highway 24; thence northeasterly on State Highway 24 to census block 440050417011014; thence southeasterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440050417011011 — 440050417011014 and 440050417011011 — 440050417011021 to census block 440050417011034; thence easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440050417011021 — 440050417011034 to Stafford Pond; thence southeasterly and northerly on the shoreline of Stafford Pond to the line extending from Mark Dr; thence easterly on Mark Dr to Stafford Rd; thence northerly on Stafford Rd to Fairwood Dr; thence easterly on Fairwood Dr to the southern segment of Captains Cir; thence easterly on Captains Cir to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence northerly and easterly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the Warren — Tiverton boundary line; thence southerly on the Warren — Tiverton boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Eleventh district: The eleventh senatorial district shall consist of all of the town of Portsmouth.
  
  The eleventh senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Bristol bounded by a line beginning at the line extending from State St and Bristol Harbor; thence easterly on State St to Hope St; thence northerly on Hope St to Chestnut St; thence easterly on Chestnut St to Sherry Ave; thence southerly on Sherry Ave to Bayview Ave; thence easterly on Bayview Ave to Metacom Ave; thence southerly on Metacom Ave to census block 440010309013030; thence easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440010309013030 — 440010309013012 and 440010309013029 — 440010309013005 extending to the Mount Hope Bay and the Bristol — Tiverton boundary line; thence southerly on the Bristol — Tiverton boundary line to the Bristol — Portsmouth boundary line; thence southwesterly and northwesterly on the Bristol — Portsmouth boundary line to Bristol Harbor; thence northerly on the shore of Bristol Harbor to the point of origin.
  
  Twelfth district: The twelfth senatorial district shall consist of all of the town of Middletown.
  
  The twelfth senatorial district shall also consist of all of the town of Little Compton.
  
  The twelfth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Tiverton bounded by a line beginning at the Portsmouth — Tiverton boundary line and the inlet to Nannaquaket Pond; thence southeasterly in the inlet of Nannaquaket Pond to Nannaquaket Rd; thence northeasterly on Nannaquaket Rd to Main Rd; thence southeasterly on Main Rd to Bulgarmarsh Rd; thence northeasterly on Bulgarmarsh Rd to Fish Rd; thence northwesterly on Fish Rd to State Highway 24; thence northeasterly on State Highway 24 to census block 440050417011014; thence southeasterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440050417011011 — 440050417011014 and 440050417011011 — 440050417011021 to census block 440050417011034; thence easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440050417011021 — 440050417011034 to Stafford Pond; thence southeasterly and northerly on the shoreline of Stafford Pond to the line extending from Mark Dr; thence easterly on Mark Dr to Stafford Rd; thence northerly on Stafford Rd to Fairwood Dr; thence easterly on Fairwood Dr to the southern segment of Captains Cir; thence easterly on Captains Cir to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence southerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the Tiverton — Little Compton boundary line; thence westerly on the Tiverton — Little Compton boundary line to the Portsmouth — Tiverton boundary line; thence northerly on the Portsmouth — Tiverton boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The twelfth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Newport bounded by a line beginning at the Middletown — Newport boundary line and Broadway; thence southerly on Broadway to Vernon Ave; thence southeasterly on Vernon Ave to census block 440050406001017; thence southerly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440050406001017 to Almy St; thence southerly on Almy St to Bliss Rd; thence southwesterly on Bliss Rd to Broadway; thence southerly on Broadway to Cranston Ave; thence easterly on Cranston Ave to Kay St; thence northeasterly on Kay St to Prairie Ave; thence southeasterly on Prairie Ave to Ellery Rd; thence easterly on Ellery Rd to Easton Pond; thence southerly and easterly on the pond shoreline to the Middletown — Newport boundary line; thence northerly on the Middletown — Newport boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirteenth district: The thirteenth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Newport bounded by a line beginning at the Middletown — Newport boundary line and Broadway; thence southerly on Broadway to Vernon Ave; thence southeasterly on Vernon Ave to census block 440050406001017; thence southerly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440050406001017 to Almy St; thence southerly on Almy St to Bliss Rd; thence southwesterly on Bliss Rd to Broadway; thence southerly on Broadway to Cranston Ave; thence easterly on Cranston Ave to Kay St; thence northeasterly on Kay St to Prairie Ave; thence southeasterly on Prairie Ave to Ellery Rd; thence easterly on Ellery Rd to Easton Pond; thence southerly and easterly on the pond shoreline to the Middletown — Newport boundary line; thence southerly on the Middletown — Newport boundary line to the Atlantic Ocean; thence westerly southerly, and northerly on the shoreline to the Middletown — Newport boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Middletown — Newport boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirteenth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Newport known as Coasters Harbor Island (U.S. Naval Station).
  
  The thirteenth senatorial district shall also consist of all of the town of Jamestown.
  
  Fourteenth district: The fourteenth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of East Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line and Newport Ave; thence westerly on the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line to the Providence — East Providence boundary line; thence southerly on the Providence — East Providence boundary line to the line extending from Waterview Ave; thence easterly on the line extending from Waterview Ave to Sunnyside Ave; thence northerly on Sunnyside Ave to Boyden Blvd; thence easterly on Boyden Blvd to Pawtucket Ave; thence southerly on Pawtucket Ave to Village Green N; thence easterly on Village Green N to census block 440070105024003; thence northerly and easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070105024003 — 440070105024001 to census block 440070105023019; thence northerly and easterly on the western and northern boundary line of census block 440070105023019 to East Shore Expy; thence northerly on East Shore Expy N to I-195; thence westerly on I-195 to Pawtucket Ave; thence northerly on Pawtucket Ave to Centre St; thence northwesterly on Centre St to N Broadway; thence northerly on N Broadway to Geenwood Ave; thence northwesterly on Greenwood Ave to railroad tracks; thence northeasterly on railroad tracks to Pawtucket Ave; thence northwesterly on Pawtucket Ave to Newport Ave; thence northerly on Newport Ave to the point of origin.
  
  Fifteenth district: The fifteenth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Pawtucket bounded by a line beginning at the Pawtucket — Lincoln boundary line and Moshassuck Industrial Hwy; thence southerly on Moshassuck Industrial Hwy to Weeden St; thence easterly on Weeden St to Lorraine St; thence southerly on Lorraine St to Mineral Spring Ave; thence easterly on Mineral Spring Ave to Church St; thence easterly on Church St to George St; thence southerly on George St to I-95; thence northeasterly on I-95 to Prospect St; thence southeasterly on Prospect St to the utility right of way; thence northeasterly on the utility right of way to census block 440070171003029; thence southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070171003029 — 440070171003019 to Notre Dame Ave; thence southerly on Notre Dame Ave to Beverage Hill Ave; thence westerly on Beverage Hill Ave to School St; thence southerly on School St to census block 440070171001025; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070171001025 — 440070171001007 to the Seekonk River; thence southerly on the Seekonk River to the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line to the Providence — Pawtucket boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Providence — Pawtucket boundary line to the North Providence — Pawtucket boundary line; thence northerly on the North Providence — Pawtucket boundary line to the Pawtucket — Lincoln boundary line; thence easterly on the Pawtucket — Lincoln boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The fifteenth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at I-95 and the Providence — Pawtucket boundary line; thence easterly on the Providence — Pawtucket boundary line to Hope St; thence southerly on Hope St to Cypress St; thence westerly on Cypress St to Ivy St; thence northerly on Ivy St to Evergreen St; thence westerly on Evergreen St to Camp St; thence northerly on Camp St to Rochambeau Ave; thence westerly on Rochambeau Ave to N Main St; thence southerly on N Main St to Branch Ave; thence northwesterly on Branch Ave to I-95; thence northerly on I-95 to the point of origin.
  
  Sixteenth district: The sixteenth senatorial district shall consist of all of the city of Central Falls.
  
  The sixteenth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Pawtucket bounded by a line beginning at the Pawtucket — Lincoln boundary line and Moshassuck Industrial Hwy; thence southerly on Moshassuck Industrial Hwy to Weeden St; thence easterly on Weeden St to Lorraine St; thence southerly on Lorraine St to Mineral Spring Ave; thence easterly on Mineral Spring Ave to Church St; thence easterly on Church St to Park Place W; thence northerly on Park Place W to Main St; thence northerly on Main St and Dexter St to Goff Ave; thence northeasterly on Goff Ave to Exchange St; thence easterly on Exchange St to the Blackstone River; thence northerly on the Blackstone River to the Pawtucket — Central Falls boundary line; thence westerly on the Pawtucket — Central Falls boundary line to the Pawtucket — Lincoln boundary line; thence westerly on the Pawtucket — Lincoln boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Seventeenth district: The seventeenth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Lincoln bounded by a line beginning at the Cumberland — Lincoln boundary line and Lonsdale Ave; thence southerly on Lonsdale Ave to Cook St; thence westerly on Cook St to Carrington St; thence southwesterly on Carrington St to Front St; thence southwesterly on Front St to Grove St; thence northwesterly on Grove St to Union St; thence southwesterly on Union St to Pleasant St; thence northerly on Pleasant St to Leicester Dr; thence southwesterly on Leicester Dr to census block 440070117011037; thence southwesterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070117011037 — 440070117011035 to Sweeney St; thence southwesterly on Sweeney St to River Rd; thence southwesterly on River Rd to Great Rd; thence southerly on Great Rd to Smithfield Ave; thence southerly on Smithfield Ave to Sayesville Pond; thence southeasterly on the eastern shoreline of Sayesville Pond to Walker St; thence easterly on Walker St to Moshassuck Rd; thence southeasterly on Moshassuck Rd to Conduit St; thence northeasterly on the line extending from Conduit St to the Central Falls — Lincoln boundary line; thence southerly on the Central Falls — Lincoln boundary line to the Lincoln — Pawtucket boundary line; thence westerly on the Lincoln — Pawtucket boundary line to the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line to Wenscott Reservoir; thence northerly on Wenscott Reservoir to census block 440070116002027; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070116002026 — 440070116002027 to Angell Rd; thence northerly on Angell Rd to Jenckes Hill Rd; thence northwesterly on Jenckes Hill Rd to Limerock Rd; thence westerly on Limerock Rd to the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line; thence northerly on the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line to the North Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line; thence northerly on the North Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line to the Cumberland — Lincoln boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Cumberland — Lincoln boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The seventeenth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of North Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line and State Route 146; thence southerly on State Route 146 to the line extending from Sudbury St; thence westerly on Sudbury St to Augusta Ave; thence northerly on Augusta Ave to Young St; thence westerly on Young St to Palm St; thence northerly on Palm St to Monticello St; thence southwesterly on Monticello St to Woodward Rd; thence southerly on Woodward Rd to Angell Rd; thence westerly on Angell Rd to Benjamin Dr; thence westerly on Benjamin Dr to Evergreen Pkwy; thence northerly on Evergreen Pkwy to census block 440070119022003; thence northerly and westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070119022003 — 440070119023000 to Angell Rd; thence northerly on Angell Rd to the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line; thence easterly on the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The seventeenth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of North Smithfield bounded by a line beginning at the Burrillville — North Smithfield boundary line and the Slatersville Reservoir; thence northeasterly on the Slatersville Reservoir to Railroad St; thence northwesterly on Railroad St to Main St; thence easterly on Main St to Greene St; thence northeasterly on Greene St to School St; thence easterly on School St to the utility right of way; thence southeasterly on the utility right of way to Woonsocket Hill Rd; thence northeasterly on Woonsocket Hill Rd to State Route 146A; thence easterly on State Route 146A to the Woonsocket — North Smithfield boundary line; thence easterly on the Woonsocket — North Smithfield boundary line to the North Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line; thence southerly on the North Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line to the North Smithfield — Smithfield boundary line; thence westerly on the North Smithfield — Smithfield boundary line to the Burrillville — North Smithfield boundary line; thence northerly on the Burrillville — North Smithfield boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Eighteenth district: The eighteenth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of East Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line and Newport Ave; thence easterly on the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence southerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to Mink St; thence southerly on Mink St to Wampanoag Trl; thence southerly on Wampanoag Trl to Socony Rd; thence westerly on Socony Rd to census block 440070105024012; thence southwesterly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440070105024012 to census block 440070105024016; thence southerly on the western boundary lines of census block 440070105024016 to Willett Ave; thence southeasterly on Willett Ave to Crescent View Ave; thence westerly on Crescent View Ave to Beach Rd; thence westerly on Beach Rd and its extension to Narragansett Bay and the Cranston — East Providence boundary line; thence northerly on the Cranston — East Providence boundary line to the Providence — East Providence boundary line; thence northerly on the Providence — East Providence boundary line to the line extending from Waterview Ave; thence easterly on the line extending from Waterview Ave to Sunnyside Ave; thence northerly on Sunnyside Ave to Boyden Blvd; thence easterly on Boyden Blvd; thence southerly on Pawtucket Ave to Village Green N; thence easterly on Village Green N to census block 440070105024003; thence northerly and easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070105024003 — 440070105024001 to census block 440070105023019; thence northerly and easterly on the western and northern boundary line of census block 440070105023019 to East Shore Expy; thence northerly on East Shore Expy N to I-195; thence westerly on I-195 to Pawtucket Ave; thence northerly on Pawtucket Ave to Centre St; thence northwesterly on Centre St to N Broadway; thence northerly on N Broadway to Geenwood Ave; thence northwesterly on Greenwood Ave to railroad tracks; thence northeasterly on railroad tracks to Pawtucket Ave; thence northwesterly on Pawtucket Ave to Newport Ave; thence northerly on Newport Ave to the point of origin.
  
  The eighteenth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Pawtucket bounded by a line beginning at the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line and Ten Mile River; thence northerly on Ten Mile River to the utility right of way; thence westerly on the utility right of way to Newport Ave; thence northerly on Newport Ave to Loring Pkwy; thence easterly on Loring Pkwy to the western boundary line of Slater Memorial Park; thence northerly on the western boundary line of Slater Memorial Park to Slater Park Ave; thence northerly on Slater Park Ave to Waterman St; thence westerly on Waterman St to Newport Ave; thence northerly on Newport Ave to Armistice Blvd; thence westerly on Armistice Blvd to George Bennett Hwy; thence northerly on George Bennett Hwy to Central Ave; thence westerly on Central Ave to N Bend St; thence southerly on N Bend St to Walcott St; thence westerly on Walcott St to I-95; thence southwesterly on I-95 to Prospect St; thence southeasterly on Prospect St to the utility right of way; thence northeasterly on the utility right of way to census block 440070171003029; thence southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070171003029 — 440070171003019 to Notre Dame Ave; thence southerly on Notre Dame Ave to Beverage Hill Ave; thence westerly on Beverage Hill Ave to School St; thence southerly on School St to census block 440070171001025; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070171001025 — 440070171001007 to the Seekonk River; thence southerly on the Seekonk River to the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line; thence easterly on the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Nineteenth district: The nineteenth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Cumberland bounded by a line beginning at the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line and School St; thence easterly on School St to Albion Rd; thence southeasterly on Albion Rd to census block 440070114033042; thence easterly, northerly and westerly on the eastern boundary of census block 440070114033014 to Farm Dr; thence easterly on Farm Dr to Mendon Rd; thence northerly on Mendon Rd to Pound Rd; thence northeasterly on Pound Rd to census block 440070114022058; thence northwesterly on the western boundary lines of census blocks 440070114022058 and 440070114022052 to Nate Whipple Highway; thence easterly on Nate Whipple Hwy to Diamond Hill Rd; thence northerly on Diamond Hill Rd to Wrentham Rd; thence northerly on Wrentham Rd to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence easterly and southerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the Cumberland — Central Falls boundary line; thence westerly on the Cumberland — Central Falls boundary line to the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The nineteenth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Lincoln bounded by a line beginning at the Cumberland — Lincoln boundary line and Lonsdale Ave; thence southerly on Lonsdale Ave to Cook St; thence westerly on Cook St to Carrington St; thence southwesterly on Carrington St to Front St; thence southwesterly on Front St to Grove St; thence northwesterly on Grove St to Union St; thence southwesterly on Union St to Pleasant St; thence northerly on Pleasant St to Leicester Dr; thence southwesterly on Leicester Dr to census block 440070117011037; thence southwesterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070117011037 — 440070117011035 to Sweeney St; thence southwesterly on Sweeney St to River Rd; thence southwesterly on River Rd to Great Rd; thence southerly on Great Rd to Smithfield Ave; thence southerly on Smithfield Ave to Sayesville Pond; thence southeasterly on the eastern shoreline of Sayesville Pond to Walker St; thence easterly on Walker St to Moshassuck Rd; thence southeasterly on Moshassuck Rd to Conduit St; thence northeasterly on the line extending from Conduit St to the Central Falls — Lincoln boundary line; thence easterly on the Central Falls — Lincoln boundary line to the Cumberland — Lincoln boundary line; thence northerly on the Cumberland — Lincoln boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twentieth district: The twentieth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Woonsocket bounded by a line beginning at Rathbun St and the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence easterly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line; thence southwesterly on the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line to the Woonsocket — North Smithfield boundary line; thence westerly on the Woonsocket — North Smithfield boundary line to census block 440070177002018; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070177002017 — 440070177002018 to Carnation St; thence easterly on Carnation St to Knight St; thence northerly on Knight St to Cooper Ave; thence easterly on Cooper Ave to Jillson Ave; thence northerly on Jillson Ave to Getchell Ave; thence westerly on Getchell Ave to census block 440070177002000; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070177002000 — 440070177002005 to Logee St; thence easterly on Logee St to Mt St Charles Ave; thence northeasterly on Mt St Charles Ave to Manville Rd; thence northwesterly on Manville Rd to Davison Ave; thence northerly on Davison Ave to Hamlet Ave; thence easterly on Hamlet Ave to Cumberland St; thence northwesterly on Cumberland St to Rathbun St; thence northerly on Rathbun St to the point of origin.
  
  The twentieth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Cumberland bounded by a line beginning at the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line and School St; thence easterly on School St to Albion Rd; thence southeasterly on Albion Rd to census block 440070114033042; thence easterly, northerly and westerly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440070114033014 to Farm Dr; thence easterly on Farm Dr to Mendon Rd; thence northerly on Mendon Rd to Pound Rd; thence northeasterly on Pound Rd to census block 440070114022058; thence northwesterly on the western boundary lines of census blocks 440070114022058 and 440070114022052 to Nate Whipple Highway; thence easterly on Nate Whipple Hwy to Diamond Hill Rd; thence northerly on Diamond Hill Rd to Wrentham Rd; thence northerly on Wrentham Rd to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence westerly on the Massachusetts — Rhode Island boundary line to the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line; thence southwesterly on the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line to the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-first district: The twenty-first senatorial district shall consist of all of the town of Foster.
  
  The twenty-first senatorial district shall also consist of all of the town of Scituate.
  
  The twenty-first senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of West Greenwich bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line and Bailey Pond Rd; thence easterly on Bailey Pond Rd to Hazard Rd; thence northerly on Hazard Rd to Muddy Brook Rd; thence easterly on Muddy Brook Rd to Hudson Pond Rd; thence southeasterly on Hudson Pond Rd to Liberty Hill Rd; thence northeasterly on Liberty Hill Rd to Plain Meeting House Rd; thence easterly on Plain Meeting House Rd to Factory Brook; thence southeasterly on Factory Brook to Eisenhower Lake; thence southerly on Eisenhower Lake’s eastern shore to Stuckey Lane; thence easterly on Stuckey Lane to Wheatley Rd; thence easterly on Wheatley Rd to Francis H. Horn Dr; thence northeasterly on Francis H. Horn Dr to Browns Corner Rd; thence northeasterly on Browns Corner Rd to Victory Hwy; thence southerly on Victory Hwy to Robin Hollow Rd: thence easterly on Robin Hollow Rd to I-95; thence northeasterly on I-95 to Big River; thence northerly on Big River to the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line; thence westerly on the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence southerly on the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The twenty-first senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Coventry bounded by a line beginning at the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line and Victory Hwy; thence northerly on Victory Hwy to Harkney Hill Rd; thence easterly on Harkney Hill Rd to census block 440030207022041; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440030207022040 — 440030207022041 to Washington Secondary Trail; thence easterly and northeasterly on Washington Secondary Trail to the eastern shore of Johnson’s Pond; thence southerly on the eastern shore of Johnson’s Pond to the South Branch Pawtuxet River; thence easterly on the South Branch Pawtuxet River to the Mishnock River; thence southerly on the Mishnock River to Tiogue Ave; thence easterly on Tiogue Ave to S Main Street; thence northeasterly on S Main St to Rathbun St; thence easterly on Rathbun St to Wood St; thence southeasterly on Wood St to Sandy Bottom Rd; thence northerly on Sandy Bottom Rd to Main St; thence northeasterly on Main St to Knotty Oak Rd; thence northerly on Knotty Oak Rd to the Scituate — Coventry boundary line; thence westerly on the Scituate — Coventry boundary line to the Foster — Coventry boundary line; thence westerly on the Foster — Coventry boundary line to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence southerly on the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line to the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line; thence easterly on the Coventry - - West Greenwich boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-second district: The twenty-second senatorial district shall consist of all of the town of Smithfield.
  
  The twenty-second senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of North Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Smithfield—North Providence boundary line and Smithfield Road; thence southeasterly on Smithfield Rd to census block 440070121043001; thence southerly, easterly and westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070121043002 — 440070121043001, 440070121043002 — 440070121043000, 440070121043002 — 440070119021003, 440070121043002 — 440070121043019, 440070121043002 — 440070121043011 and 440070121043002 — 440070121043005 to Bicentennial Way; thence westerly on Bicentennial Way to Locust Ave; thence southerly on Locust Ave to Jacksonia Dr; thence westerly on Jacksonia Dr to Joslin St; thence southerly on Joslin St to census block 440070121032014; thence easterly and southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070121032014 — 440070121032013 to census block 440070121032015; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070121032014 — 440070121032015 to the intersection of Walter Ave and Joslin St; thence southerly on Joslin St to Mineral Spring Ave; thence easterly on Mineral Spring Ave to Howard Ave; thence southerly on Howard Ave to Hobson Ave; thence southwesterly on Hobson Ave to Dewey Ave; thence southerly on Dewey Ave to Smith St; thence easterly on Smith St to Atlantic Blvd; thence southwesterly on Atlantic Blvd to Swan St; thence southeasterly on Swan St to Sykes St; thence westerly and southerly on Sykes St to Intervale Ave; thence easterly on Intervale Ave to Cranberry Rd; thence southerly on Cranberry Rd to Humbert St; thence westerly on Humbert St to Greenville Ave; thence southerly on Greenville Ave to Lyman Ave; thence westerly on Lyman Ave to Woonasquatucket Ave; thence northerly on Woonasquatucket Ave to Testa Dr; thence westerly on Testa Dr and its extension to the Johnston - - North Providence boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Johnston — North Providence boundary line to the Smithfield — North Providence boundary line; thence easterly on the Smithfield — North Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The twenty-second senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Lincoln bounded by a line beginning at the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line and Douglas Pike; thence northerly on the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line to Wilbur Rd; thence easterly on Wilbur Rd to Jenckes Hill Rd; thence southeasterly on Jenckes Hill Rd to Angell Rd; thence southerly on Angell Rd to census block 440070116002026; thence southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070116002026 — 440070116002027 to the Wenscott Reservoir; thence southerly on the Wenscott Reservoir to the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line thence westerly on the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-third district: The twenty-third senatorial district shall consist of all of the town of Burrillville.
  
  The twenty-third senatorial district shall also consist of all of the town of Glocester.
  
  The twenty-third senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of North Smithfield bounded by a line beginning at the Burrillville — North Smithfield boundary line and Slatersville Reservoir; thence northeasterly on Slatersville Reservoir to Railroad St; thence northwesterly on Railroad St to Main St; thence easterly on Main St to Greene St; thence northeasterly on Greene St to School St; thence easterly on School St to the utility right of way; thence southerly on the utility right of way to Branch River; thence easterly and northerly on Branch River to the western tributary of the Blackstone River; thence northerly on the western tributary of the Blackstone River to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence westerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the Burrillville — North Smithfield boundary line; thence southerly on the Burrillville — North Smithfield boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-fourth district: The twenty-fourth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Woonsocket bounded by a line beginning at Rathbun St and the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence westerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the Woonsocket — North Smithfield boundary line; thence southerly, westerly and southeasterly on the Woonsocket — North Smithfield boundary line to census block 440070177002017; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070177002017 — 440070177002018 to Carnation St; thence easterly on Carnation St to Knight St; thence northerly on Knight St to Cooper Ave; thence easterly on Cooper Ave to Jillson Ave; thence northerly on Jillson Ave to Getchell Ave; thence westerly on Getchell Ave to census block 440070177002000; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070177002000 — 440070177002005 to Logee St; thence easterly on Logee St to Mt St Charles Ave; thence northeasterly on Mt St Charles Ave to Manville Rd; thence northwesterly on Manville Rd to Davison Ave; thence northerly on Davison Ave to Hamlet Ave; thence easterly on Hamlet Ave to Cumberland St; thence northwesterly on Cumberland St to Rathbun St; thence northerly on Rathbun St to the point of origin.
  
  The twenty-fourth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of North Smithfield bounded by a line beginning at the Woonsocket — North Smithfield boundary line and the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence westerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the western tributary of the Blackstone River; thence southerly on the western tributary of the Blackstone River to the Branch River; thence southerly and westerly on the Branch River to the utility right of way; thence southeasterly on the utility right of way to Woonsocket Hill Rd; thence northeasterly on Woonsocket Hill Rd to State Route 146A; thence easterly on State Route 146A to the Woonsocket — North Smithfield boundary line; thence northerly on the Woonsocket — North Smithfield boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-fifth district: The twenty-fifth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Johnston bounded by a line beginning at the Providence — Johnston boundary line and Plainfield St; thence southerly on Plainfield St to Morgan Ave; thence westerly on Morgan Ave to School St; thence southwesterly on School St to census block 440070125001021; thence northerly on the eastern boundary lines of census blocks 440070125001021 and 440070125001014 to Downing Dr; thence northerly on Downing Dr to Central Ave; thence northeasterly on Central Ave to Alden St; thence northerly on Alden St to Boundary Ave; thence easterly on Boundary Ave to Harding Ave; thence northerly on Harding Ave to York Rd; thence easterly on York Rd to census block 440070124021024; thence northerly and easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070124021024 — 440070124021027 and 440070124021024 — 440070124021025 to the Providence — Johnston boundary line; thence northerly and easterly on the Providence — Johnston boundary line to the Johnston — North Providence boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Johnston — North Providence boundary line to the Johnston — Smithfield boundary line; thence westerly on the Johnston — Smithfield boundary line to the Scituate — Johnston boundary line; thence southerly on the Scituate — Johnston boundary line to the Johnston — Cranston boundary line; thence easterly on the Johnston — Cranston boundary line to the Johnston — Providence boundary line; thence northerly on the Johnston — Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-sixth district: The twenty-sixth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line and Natick Ave; thence northerly on Natick Ave to Phenix Ave; thence northeasterly on Phenix Ave to Park Ave; thence easterly on Park Ave to Washington Secondary Trail; thence northeasterly on Washington Secondary Trail to Cranston St; thence easterly on Cranston St to the Providence - - Cranston boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Providence — Cranston boundary line to the Johnston — Cranston boundary line; thence southwesterly on the Johnston — Cranston boundary line to the Scituate — Cranston boundary line; thence southerly on the Scituate — Cranston boundary line to the Cranston — Coventry boundary line; thence easterly on the Cranston — Coventry boundary line to the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line; thence easterly on the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-seventh district: The twenty-seventh senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at Natick Ave and the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line; thence northerly on Natick Ave to Phenix Ave; thence northeasterly on Phenix Ave to Park Ave; thence easterly on Park Ave to Pontiac Ave; thence southerly on Pontiac Ave to Rockland Ave; thence southeasterly on Rockland Ave to Forest Ave; thence southerly on Forest Ave to Mapleton St; thence southwesterly on Mapleton St to census block 440070138004011; thence southeasterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070138004011 — 440070138004010 and 440070138004022 — 440070138004025 to the Pawtuxet River; thence southwesterly on the Pawtuxet River to State Highway 37; thence westerly on State Highway 37 to census block 440070142002008; thence southwesterly on the eastern boundary lines of census blocks 440070142002008, 440070142002019, and 440070142002028 to Pontiac Ave; thence southerly on Pontiac Ave to the Cranston — Warwick boundary line; thence westerly on the Cranston — Warwick boundary line to the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line; thence westerly on the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The twenty-seventh senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of West Warwick bounded by a line beginning at the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line and Natick Rd; thence southerly on Natick Rd to Wakefield St; thence southeasterly on Wakefield St to Wilson St; thence southerly on Wilson St to Prospect Hill Ave; thence easterly on Prospect Hill Ave to Providence St; thence southerly on Providence St to the West Warwick — Warwick boundary line; thence northeasterly on the West Warwick — Warwick boundary line to the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line; thence westerly on the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-eighth district: The twenty-eighth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at the Providence — Cranston boundary line and I-95; thence northwesterly on the Providence — Cranston boundary line to Cranston St; thence westerly on Cranston St to the Washington Secondary Trail; thence southwesterly on the Washington Secondary trail to Park Ave; thence easterly on Park Ave to Pontiac Ave; thence southerly on Pontiac Ave to Hodsell St; thence northeasterly on Hodsell St to Arthur St; thence easterly on Arthur St to Doric Ave; thence northerly on Doric Ave to Laurens St; thence easterly on Laurens St to I-95; thence southerly on I-95 to the Cranston — Warwick boundary line; thence easterly on the Cranston — Warwick boundary line to the East Providence — Cranston boundary line; thence northerly on the East Providence — Cranston boundary line to the Providence — Cranston boundary line; thence westerly and southerly on the Providence — Cranston boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The twenty-eighth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Providence — Cranston boundary line and I-95; thence northeasterly on I-95 to Broad St; thence southwesterly on Broad St to Washington Ave; thence easterly on Washington Ave to Michigan Ave; thence northerly on Michigan Ave to census block 440070001011006; thence easterly and northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070001011006 — 440070001011007 to census block 440070001011008; thence northerly and easterly on the western boundary line of census block 440070001011008 to Shipyard St; thence northwesterly on Shipyard St to Ernest St; thence westerly on Ernest St to Allens Ave; thence northerly on Allens Ave to census block 440070006001096 thence easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070006001096 — 440070001011001 on a line extending to the Providence — East Providence boundary line; thence southerly on the Providence — East Providence boundary line to the Providence — Cranston boundary line; thence westerly, southerly and northerly on the Providence — Cranston boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-ninth district: The twenty-ninth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Warwick bounded by a line beginning at State Highway 37 and Post Rd; thence northeasterly on Post Rd to Atlantic Ave; thence easterly on Atlantic Ave to Warwick Ave; thence southerly on Warwick Ave to Spring Green Pond; thence easterly on the unnamed river from Spring Green Pond to Narragansett Bay and the Warwick — East Providence boundary line; thence southerly on the Warwick — East Providence boundary line to the line extending from Park Ave; thence southwesterly on Park Ave to Elmdale Ave; thence northwesterly on Elmdale Ave to Longmeadow Ave; thence northerly on Longmeadow Ave to Draper Ave; thence northwesterly on Draper Ave to West Shore Rd; thence southerly and westerly on West Shore Rd to Groveland Ave; thence northerly on Groveland Ave, continuing on the boundary line between census blocks 440030219013036 — 440030219012003 to Main Ave; thence westerly on Main Ave to the Amtrak RR; thence northerly on Amtrak RR to State Highway 37; thence southeasterly on State Highway 37 to the point of origin.
  
  Thirtieth district: The thirtieth senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Warwick bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Centerville Rd and the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line; thence southerly on the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line to the Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line; thence easterly on the Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line to Greenwich Bay; thence northerly and easterly around the shoreline to the line extending from Park Ave; thence southwesterly on Park Ave to Elmdale Ave; thence northwesterly on Elmdale Ave to Longmeadow Ave; thence northerly on Longmeadow Ave to Draper Ave; thence northwesterly on Draper Ave to West Shore Rd; thence southerly and westerly on West Shore Rd to Groveland Ave; thence northerly on Groveland Ave, continuing on the boundary lines between census blocks 440030219013036 — 440030219012003 to Main Ave; thence westerly on Main Ave to the Amtrak RR; thence southerly on Amtrak RR to Post Rd; thence westerly on Post Rd to Veterans Memorial Dr; thence southwesterly on Veterans Memorial Dr to Centerville Rd; thence westerly on Centerville Rd to the point of origin.
  
  The thirtieth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Warwick known as Potowomut or Potowomut Neck.
  
  Thirty-first district: The thirty-first senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Warwick bounded by a line beginning at State Highway 37 and Post Rd; thence northeasterly on Post Rd to Atlantic Ave; thence easterly on Atlantic Ave to Warwick Ave; thence southerly on Warwick Ave to Spring Green Pond; thence easterly on the unnamed river from Spring Green Pond to Narragansett Bay and the Warwick — East Providence boundary line; thence northerly on the Warwick — East Providence boundary line to the Cranston — Warwick boundary line; thence easterly and southerly on the Cranston — Warwick boundary line to Warwick — West Warwick boundary line; thence southwesterly and easterly on the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line to Centerville Rd; thence easterly on Centerville Rd to Veterans Memorial Dr; thence northeasterly on Veterans Memorial Dr to Post Rd; thence easterly on Post Rd to Amtrak RR; thence northerly on Amtrak RR to State Highway 37; thence southeasterly on State Highway 37 to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-first senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at the Cranston — Warwick boundary line and I-95; thence northerly on I-95 to Laurens St; thence westerly on Laurens St to Doric Ave; thence southerly on Doric Ave to Arthur St; thence westerly on Arthur St to Hodsell St; thence southwesterly on Hodsell St to Pontiac Ave; thence southerly on Pontiac Ave to Rockland Ave; thence southeasterly on Rockland Ave to Forest Ave; thence southerly on Forest Ave to Mapleton St; thence southwesterly on Mapleton St to census block 440070138004011; thence southeasterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070138004011 — 440070138004010 and 440070138004022 — 440070138004025 to the Pawtuxet River; thence southwesterly on the Pawtuxet River to State Highway 37; thence westerly on State Highway 37 to census block 440070142002008; thence southwesterly on the eastern boundary lines of census blocks 440070142002008, 440070142002019, and 440070142002028 to Pontiac Ave; thence southerly on Pontiac Ave to the Cranston — Warwick boundary line; thence easterly on the Cranston — Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-second district: The thirty-second senatorial district shall consist of all of the town of Barrington.
  
  The thirty-second senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the city of East Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and Mink St; thence southerly on Mink St to Wampanoag Trl; thence southerly on Wampanoag Trl to Socony Rd; thence westerly on Socony Rd to census block 440070105024012; thence southwesterly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440070105024012 to census block 440070105024016; thence southerly on the western boundary line of census block 440070105024016 to Willett Ave; thence southeasterly on Willett Ave to Crescent View Ave; thence westerly on Crescent View Ave to Beach Rd; thence westerly on Beach Rd and its extension to Narragansett Bay; thence southerly and easterly on the shoreline to the East Providence — Barrington boundary line; thence northeasterly on the East Providence — Barrington boundary line to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence northerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-second senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Bristol bounded by a line beginning at the Bristol — Warren boundary line and Hope St; thence southerly on Hope St to Tupelo St; thence easterly on Tupelo St to Metacom Ave; thence southerly on Metacom Ave to Chestnut St; thence westerly on Chestnut St to Hope St; thence southerly on Hope to State St; thence westerly on State St and its extension to Bristol Harbor; thence southerly on Bristol Harbor to the Bristol — Portsmouth boundary line; thence westerly and northerly on the Bristol — Portsmouth boundary line to the Bristol — Barrington boundary line; thence northerly on the Bristol — Barrington boundary line to the Bristol — Warren boundary line; thence easterly on the Bristol — Warren boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-third district: The thirty-third senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Coventry bounded by line beginning where the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line and Victory Hwy; thence northerly on Victory Hwy to Harkney Hill Rd; thence easterly on Harkney Hill Rd to census block 440030207022041; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440030207022040 — 440030207022041 to Washington Secondary Trail; thence easterly and northeasterly on Washington Secondary Trail to the eastern shore of Johnson’s Pond; thence on the eastern shore of Johnson’s Pond to the South Branch Pawtuxet River; thence easterly on the South Branch Pawtuxet River to the Mishnock River; thence southerly on the Mishnock River to Tiogue Ave; thence easterly on Tiogue Ave to S Main Street; thence northeasterly on S Main St to Rathbun St; thence easterly on Rathbun St to Wood St; thence southeasterly on Wood St to Sandy Bottom Rd; thence northerly on Sandy Bottom Rd to Main St; thence northeasterly on Main St to Knotty Oak Rd; thence northerly on Knotty Oak Rd to the Scituate — Coventry boundary line; thence easterly on the Scituate — Coventry boundary line to the Cranston — Coventry boundary line; thence easterly on the Cranston — Coventry boundary line to the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line; thence southerly on the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line to the Coventry - - East Greenwich boundary line; thence westerly on the Coventry — East Greenwich boundary line to the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary; thence westerly on the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-third senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of West Greenwich bounded by a line beginning at the West Greenwich — Exeter boundary line and I-95; thence northeasterly on I-95 to Big River; thence northerly on Big River to the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line; thence easterly on the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line to the West Greenwich — East Greenwich boundary line; thence southerly on the West Greenwich — East Greenwich boundary line to the West Greenwich — Exeter boundary line; thence westerly on the West Greenwich — Exeter boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-fourth district: The thirty-fourth senatorial district shall consist of all of the town of Exeter.
  
  The thirty-fourth senatorial district shall also consist of all of the town of Richmond.
  
  The thirty-fourth senatorial district shall also consist of all of the town of Hopkinton.
  
  The thirty-fourth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of West Greenwich bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line and Bailey Pond Rd; thence easterly on Bailey Pond Rd to Hazard Rd; thence northerly on Hazard Rd to Muddy Brook Rd; thence easterly on Muddy Brook Rd to Hudson Pond Rd; thence southeasterly on Hudson Pond Rd to Liberty Hill Rd; thence northeasterly on Liberty Hill Rd to Plain Meeting House Rd; thence easterly on Plain Meeting House Rd to Factory Brook; thence southeasterly on Factory Brook to Eisenhower Lake; thence southerly on Eisenhower Lake’s eastern shore to Stuckey Lane; thence easterly on Stuckey Lane to Wheatley Rd; thence easterly on Wheatley Rd to Francis H. Horn Dr; thence northeasterly on Francis H. Horn Dr to Browns Corner Rd; thence northeasterly on Browns Corner Rd to Victory Hwy; thence southerly on Victory Hwy to Robin Hollow Rd: thence easterly on Robin Hollow Rd to I-95; thence southwesterly on I-95 to the West Greenwich — Exeter boundary line; thence westerly on the West Greenwich — Exeter boundary line to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence northerly on the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-fourth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town Charlestown bounded by a line beginning at the Hopkinton — Charlestown boundary line and Amtrak RR; thence northerly on Amtrak RR to Burdickville Rd; thence easterly on Burdickville Rd to Shumankanuc Hill Rd; thence southeasterly on Shumankanuc Hill Rd to Kings Factory Rd; thence easterly and southerly on Kings Factory Rd to Post Rd; thence easterly on Post Rd to the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line; thence northerly on the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line to the Richmond — Charlestown boundary line; thence westerly on the Richmond — Charlestown boundary line to the Hopkinton — Charlestown boundary line; thence southerly on the Hopkinton — Charlestown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-fifth district: The thirty-fifth senatorial district shall consist of all of the town of East Greenwich.
  
  The thirty-fifth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of North Kingstown bounded by a line beginning at the Warwick — North Kingstown boundary line and Potowomut Rd; thence southerly on Potowomut Rd to Essex Rd; thence easterly on Essex Rd to Potter Rd; thence southerly on Potter Rd to Sandhill Brook; thence southwesterly on Sandhill Brook to Chadsey Rd; thence northerly on Chadsey Rd to Post Rd; thence southerly on Post Rd to Cocumcussoc Brook; thence westerly on Cocumcussoc Brook to Amtrak RR; thence southerly on Amtrak RR to Colonel Rodman Highway; thence southerly on Colonel Rodman Highway to US Highway 1; thence southerly on US Highway 1 to State Route 138; thence easterly on State Route 138 to the Mattatuxet River; thence southerly on the Mattatuxet River to the Pettaquamscutt River; thence southerly on the Pettaquamscut River to the North Kingstown — South Kingstown boundary line; thence westerly on the North Kingstown — South Kingstown boundary line to the Exeter — North Kingstown boundary line; thence northerly on the Exeter — North Kingstown boundary line to the East Greenwich — North Kingstown boundary line; thence easterly and northeasterly on the East Greenwich — North Kingstown boundary line to the Warwick — North Kingstown boundary line; thence easterly on the Warwick — North Kingstown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-fifth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of South Kingstown bounded by a line beginning at the North Kingstown — South Kingstown boundary line and US Highway 1; thence southerly on US Highway 1 to Old Tower Hill Rd; thence westerly on Old Tower Hill Rd to Main St; thence westerly on Main St to Woodruff Ave; thence southerly on Woodruff Ave to the William C. O’Neill Bike Path; thence northwesterly on the William C. O’Neill Bike Path to Cemetery Ln; thence westerly on Cemetery Ln to High St; thence southerly on High St to Main St; thence northerly on Main St to the Saugatuck River; thence southerly on the Saugatuck River to census block 440090512021042; thence northerly on the western boundary line of census block 440090512021042 to Kenyon Ave; thence southeasterly on Kenyon Ave to Salt Pond Rd; thence southerly on Salt Pond Rd to US Highway 1; thence easterly on US Highway 1 to the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line; thence northerly on the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line to the North Kingstown — South Kingstown boundary line; thence westerly on the North Kingstown — South Kingstown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-sixth district: The thirty-sixth senatorial district shall consist of all of the town of Narragansett.
  
  The thirty-sixth senatorial district shall also consist of all of the town of New Shoreham.
  
  The thirty-sixth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of North Kingstown bounded by a line beginning at the Warwick — North Kingstown boundary line and Potowomut Rd; thence southerly on Potowomut Rd to Essex Rd; thence easterly on Essex Rd to Potter Rd; thence southerly on Potter Rd to Sandhill Brook; thence southwesterly on Sandhill Brook to Chadsey Rd; thence northerly on Chadsey Rd to Post Rd; thence southerly on Post Rd to Cocumcussoc Brook; thence westerly on Cocumcussoc Brook to Amtrak RR; thence southerly on Amtrak RR to Colonel Rodman Highway; thence southerly on Colonel Rodman Highway to US Highway 1; thence southerly on US Highway 1 to State Route 138; thence easterly on State Route 138 to the Mattatuxet River; thence southerly on the Mattatuxet River to the Pettaquamscutt River; thence southerly on the Pettaquamscut River to the North Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line; thence easterly on the North Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line to the North Kingstown — Jamestown boundary line; thence northerly on the North Kingstown — Jamestown boundary line to the North Kingstown — Portsmouth boundary line; thence northerly on the North Kingstown — Portsmouth boundary line to the Warwick — North Kingstown boundary line; thence westerly on the Warwick — North Kingstown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-seventh district: The thirty-seventh senatorial district shall consist of all of that part of the town of South Kingstown bounded by a line beginning at the place where the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line and US Highway 1 and Upper Pond; thence southwesterly on the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line and its extension to the point where Rhode Island bounds New Shoreham; thence northerly from the point where Rhode Island bounds New Shoreham to the line extending from the end of Green Hill Ocean Dr to the shore; thence easterly on Green Hill Ocean Dr to Green Hill Beach Rd; thence northerly on Green Hill Beach Rd to Post Rd; thence northeasterly on Post Rd to US Highway 1; thence easterly on US Highway 1 to Moonstone Beach Rd; thence northerly on Moonstone Beach Rd to Post Rd; thence easterly on Post Rd to Red House Rd; thence northerly on Red House Rd to Sands Plain Trl; thence westerly on Sands Plain Trl to census block 440090513041037; thence northerly, westerly and southerly on the northern boundary lines of census blocks 440090513041037 and 440090513041031 to the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line; thence northerly on the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line to the Richmond — South Kingstown boundary line; thence northerly on the Richmond — South Kingstown boundary line to the Exeter — South Kingstown boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Exeter — South Kingstown boundary line to the North Kingstown — South Kingstown boundary line; thence easterly on the North Kingstown — South Kingstown boundary line to US Highway 1; thence southerly on US Highway 1 to Old Tower Hill Rd; thence westerly on Old Tower Hill Rd to Main St; thence westerly on Main St to Woodruff Ave; thence southerly on Woodruff Ave to the William C. O’Neill Bike Path; thence northwesterly on the William C. O’Neill Bike Path to Cemetery Ln; thence westerly on Cemetery Ln to High St; thence southerly on High St to Main St; thence northerly on Main St to the Saugatuck River; thence southerly on the Saugatuck River to census block 440090512021042; thence northerly on the western boundary line of census block 440090512021042 to Kenyon Ave; thence southeasterly on Kenyon Ave to Salt Pond Rd; thence southerly on Salt Pond Rd to US Highway 1; thence easterly on US Highway 1 to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-eighth district: The thirty-eighth senatorial district shall consist of all the town of Westerly.
  
  The thirty-eighth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Charlestown bounded by a line beginning at the Hopkinton — Charlestown boundary line and Amtrak RR; thence northerly on Amtrak RR to Burdickville Rd; thence easterly on Burdickville Rd to Shumankanuc Hill Rd; thence southeasterly on Shumankanuc Hill Rd to Kings Factory Rd; thence easterly and southerly on Kings Factory Rd to Post Rd thence easterly on Post Rd to the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line; thence southerly on the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line to the Atlantic Ocean; thence westerly on the town boundary line to the Westerly — Charlestown boundary line; thence northerly on the Westerly — Charlestown boundary line to the Hopkinton — Charlestown boundary line; thence northerly on the Hopkinton — Charlestown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-eighth senatorial district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of South Kingstown bounded by a line beginning at the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line and the Atlantic Ocean; thence northeasterly on the shoreline to the line extending from the end of Green Hill Ocean Dr to the shore; thence easterly on Green Hill Ocean Dr to Green Hill Beach Rd; thence northerly on Green Hill Beach Rd to Post Rd; thence northeasterly on Post Rd to US Highway 1; thence easterly on US Highway 1 to Moonstone Beach Rd; thence northerly on Moonstone Beach Rd to Post Rd; thence easterly on Post Rd to Red House Rd; thence northerly on Red House Rd to Sands Plain Trl; thence westerly on Sands Plain Trl to census block 440090513041037; thence northerly, westerly and southerly on the northern boundary lines of census blocks 440090513041037 and 440090513041031 to the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line; thence southerly on the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line to the point of origin.

History of Section. P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 2, effective February 16, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 2, effective February 16, 2022.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 2, and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 2 enacted identical versions of this section.

Effective Dates.

Repealed Sections.

A former § 22-1-2 (P.L. 1992, ch. 33, § 2), concerning senate districts, was repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 4, § 1, effective February 20, 2002.

A former § 22-1-2 (P.L. 1974, ch. 42, § 2; P.L. 1978, ch. 374, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 368, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 456, §§ 1, 2, 5, 6; P.L. 1984, ch. 422, §§ 1, 2; P.L. 1985, ch. 21, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 158, § 1), concerning districts, was repealed by P.L. 1992, ch. 33, § 1, effective May 22, 1992.

Cross References.

Representative districts, § 22-2-2 .

NOTES TO DECISIONS

Constitutionality.

Where an overall deviation in population in challenged Senate districts as a result of redistricting under R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-1-2 was less than 10 percent, the actual deviations were de minimis for purposes of a claim by voters and residents that the redistricting resulted in invidious discrimination under U.S. Const. amend. XIV so as to require justification by Rhode Island; there was no equal protection violation shown and no extremely close violation for purposes of finding the redistricting legislation unconstitutional under the compactness requirement of R.I. Const. art. VIII, § 1 . Parella v. Montalbano, 899 A.2d 1226, 2006 R.I. LEXIS 104 (2006) (decided under prior version of section).

Rhode Island Supreme Court holds that voters and residents of certain redistricted areas pursuant to a redistricting plan encompassed within R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-1-2 did not meet their burden of overcoming the presumption of the constitutionality of § 22-1-2 with proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the redistricting resulted in a violation of the Compactness Clause of R.I. Const. art. VIII, § 1 ; the principles of compactness and continguity were not violated, there was no political gerrymandering, each district had communities of interest, there was no unlawful populaton deviations, and the redistricting overall was reasonable and rational. Parella v. Montalbano, 899 A.2d 1226, 2006 R.I. LEXIS 104 (2006) (decided under prior version of section).

“Compactness” as used in R.I. Const. art. VIII, § 1 referred to more than geography for purposes of determining that it was met by the redistricting plan encompassed within R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-1-2 ; compactness was determined by a qualitative approach with the goal of maintaining effective representation in the districts, and factors considered included contiguity, political gerrymandering, communities of interest, geographical, natural, historical, and political boundary concerns, and functional compactness. Parella v. Montalbano, 899 A.2d 1226, 2006 R.I. LEXIS 104 (2006) (decided under prior version of section).

22-1-3. Construction of chapter — Legislative purposes.

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes of it and to apportion the state into senatorial districts in compliance with the requirements of the United States Constitution. It is intended that the senatorial districts described in this chapter completely encompass all the area within the state and contain all the citizens resident in the state. It is further intended that the apportionment and districting provided for in this chapter results in the creation of districts containing substantially equal population. It is also intended that no senatorial district shall include any of the area included within the description of any other senatorial district. If the districts described in this chapter do not carry out the purposes of them because of patent unintentional omissions, duplications, overlapping area, erroneous nomenclature, faulty description of boundary lines, street closings, changes in names of streets or of public places, alteration of the courses of rivers or streams, the filling in of lands under water, or changes in shorelines due to accretion, the secretary of state is authorized and empowered to correct the omissions, overlaps, erroneous nomenclature, or other defects in the description of districts so as to accomplish the purposes and objectives of this chapter. In making these corrections, the secretary of state shall be guided by the following standards:

Gaps in the description of any district shall be completed in a manner which results in a total description of the district in manner consonant with the description of adjacent districts.
Areas included within the descriptions of more than one district shall be allocated to the district having the lowest population.
Areas not included within the descriptions of any district shall be allocated to the adjacent district having the lowest population.

History of Section. P.L. 1974, ch. 42, § 10; P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 3, effective February 16, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 3, effective February 16, 2022.

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment redesignated the subdivisions.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 3, and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 3, enacted identical amendments to this section.

Effective Dates.

22-1-4. [Repealed.]

Repealed Sections.

This section (P.L. 1974, ch. 42, § 11), concerning effective dates and severability of provisions of this chapter, was repealed by P.L. 1982, ch. 20, § 5.

22-1-5. Election duties of local officials.

Wherever in the general laws or in any public law a duty is imposed upon the president of a city or town council or upon the local board of any city or town or upon a city or town clerk, sergeant, or constable in connection with the election of a senator, the duty in the case of a senatorial district comprising parts or the whole of more than one city or town shall be deemed to be imposed upon the president of the city or town council or local board or city or town clerk, sergeant, or constable of each or all of the cities or towns in which the senatorial district shall lie. Wherever in the general laws or in any public law a duty is imposed upon the city committee, town committee, or ward committee of a political party in connection with the election of a senator, that duty shall be deemed to be imposed upon the senatorial district committee of the party as the context shall require.

History of Section. P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 2, effective February 16, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 2, effective February 16, 2022.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 2, and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 2, enacted identical versions of this section.

Effective Dates.

22-1-6. Reference to senator from city or town.

Wherever in the general laws or in any public law reference is made to a senator from any city or town, or to the election of a senator from any city or town, the reference shall mean and be deemed to refer to a senator from a senatorial district, or the election of a senator from a senatorial district, as the context may require.

History of Section. P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 2, effective February 16, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 2, effective February 16, 2022.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 2, and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 2, enacted identical versions of this section.

Effective Dates.

Chapter 2 Composition of House of Representatives

22-2-1. Composition of house of representatives.

Commencing on the first Tuesday in January, 2023, the house of representatives shall consist of seventy-five (75) members, one representative being elected from each of the representative districts into which the state is divided in § 22-2-2 .

History of Section. P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 7, effective February 16, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 7, effective February 16, 2022.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 7, and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 7 enacted identical versions of this section.

Effective Dates.

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-2-2 (P.L. 2002, ch. 4, § 4; P.L. 2012, ch. 6, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 7, § 2), concerning districts of the house of representatives, was repealed by P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 6, effective February 16, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 6, effective February 16, 2022.

A former § 22-2-1 (P.L. 1992, ch. 33, § 4), concerning the composition of the house of representatives, was repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 4, § 3, effective February 20, 2002.

A former § 22-2-1 (P.L. 1974, ch. 42, § 4; P.L. 1982, ch. 20, §§ 3, 4), concerning the composition of the house of representatives, was repealed by P.L. 1992, ch. 33, § 3, effective May 22, 1992.

Cross References.

Constitutional formula for composition of house, R.I. Const., art. VII, § 1 .

Election of members, § 17-3-1 et seq.

Vacancies in office, § 17-3-5 et seq.

Comparative Legislation.

Members of lower house:

Conn. Const., Art. 3, §§ 4, 5.

Mass. Const. [§ 47].

In General.

The house, as a component of the general assembly, possesses the legislative power of the state and, although malapportioned, is competent, that is to say, it has authority to exercise that power to the extent it is not prohibited from so doing by the constitution of this state. Opinion to Governor, 95 R.I. 109 , 185 A.2d 111, 1962 R.I. LEXIS 137 (1962) (decided under prior version of section).

Compactness of Districts.

Whether or not this section complies with the constitutional requirement for compactness of representative districts would require the Supreme Court to resort to the fact-finding process, which it will not do for purposes connected with its constitutional obligation to furnish advisory opinions under the provisions of R.I. Const., amend. 12, § 2 . Opinion to Governor, 101 R.I. 203 , 221 A.2d 799, 1966 R.I. LEXIS 375 (1966) (decided under prior version of section).

22-2-2. Districts.

The state is hereby divided into seventy-five (75) representative districts bounded and described as follows:

It is understood and intended that for the purpose of this section a line described as running on, on, to or through any street (including road, avenue, lane, way, parkway, expressway, divided Highway, state route or interstate route, or trail), stream or river, is intended to mean the centerline of that street, stream or river, and a line described as the shoreline is intended to mean the line on the mean low water level, and a feature extension is intended to mean the imaginary straight-line extension from the end of a map feature, usually a street or road, to another feature as for example, from the end of a dead-end street to a nearby river, in all instances, unless the same shall be otherwise specified.
It is further understood and intended that for the purpose of this section, the districts described in this section shall be composed of United States census geography (tracts and blocks), as defined by the 2020 version of the “TIGER” files from the United States Census Bureau, whose boundaries correspond to the below metes and bounds set forth in this section and hereby made a part of this chapter. A listing of which census blocks are contained within each district shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference.
1. It is further understood and intended that for the purpose of this section, the districts will be depicted on thirty-nine (39) maps known as House Plan D — Substitute A, compiled by Election Data Services, Inc. for each city and town, and hereinafter may be referred to as town maps.
2. The secretary of state shall keep a copy of each set of the foregoing maps and a copy of the census tract and block listing available for inspection during ordinary business hours at his or her office. The secretary of state shall furnish each city and town a copy of the town map covering that particular city or town within ten (10) days from the date of passage of this act.
3. For purposes of this title, references to “tract” or “CT” shall mean “census tract,” as that demographic unit is established by the United States Bureau of the census for the 2020 census as described by maps and publications of the bureau. References to “block,” “blocks,” or “block groups,” refer to those demographic units as established by the United States Census Bureau for the 2020 census as described by maps and publications of the bureau.
4. Any reference to a “city or town,” “city or town boundaries,” or “city or town limits” shall refer to the boundaries or limits of the particular city or town as defined by the 2020 version of the “TIGER” files from the United States Census Bureau.
5. In the census tract and block listing, the first two (2) digits of a census description shall refer to the State of Rhode Island (44), the next three (3) digits of a census description shall refer to the county in which the district lies. Bristol county carries the code 001; Kent county carries the code 003; Newport county carries the code 005; Providence county carries the code 007 and Washington county carries the code 009. The next six (6) digits refer to the census tract within the county set forth in the description. The last four (4) digits refer to the census block within the census tract. “TIGER” is an acronym for the computer readable geographic data base that automates the mapping and related geographic activities required to support the United States’ Census Bureau’s census and survey programs and stands for “Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing.”
6. If any census tract, block, block group, or enumeration district is omitted, listed more than once, or is only partially provided for, it is intended that the districts be defined in such a manner as to not omit any area of Rhode Island from a district and to comply with the standard of Articles VII and VIII of the Rhode Island Constitution requiring that districts be reasonably equal. In order to carry out the intent of the general assembly as expressed in this section the secretary of state, shall if necessary, undertake measures to insure compliance with this section.
7. In the event of a discrepancy between the metes and bounds description, the description by census tracts and blocks, and the maps which shall be on file with the secretary of state, then the listing of census tracts and blocks shall take precedence and be controlling
  First district: The first representative district shall consist of all that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Power St and S Main St; thence easterly on Power St to Cooke St; thence northerly on Cooke St to Angell St; thence easterly on Angell St to River Rd; thence southerly on River Rd to the Henderson Expressway; thence easterly on the Henderson Expressway to the Providence — East Providence boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Providence — East Providence boundary line to the line extending from Irving Ave; thence westerly on Irving Ave to Gulf Ave; thence northwesterly on Gulf Ave to Loring Ave; thence westerly on Loring Ave to Grotto Ave; thence northerly on Grotto Ave to Laurel Ave; thence westerly on Laurel Ave to Arlington Ave; thence northwesterly on Arlington Ave to Olney St; thence westerly on Olney St to N Main St; thence northerly on N Main St to Hewes St; thence southwesterly on Hewes St to Stevens St; thence westerly on Stevens St to Charles St; thence southerly on Charles St to the Moshassuck River; thence southerly on the Moshassuck River to Smith St; thence westerly on Smith St to New York New Haven and Hartford RR; thence northerly on New York New Haven and Hartford RR to I-95; thence southwesterly on I-95 to Smith St; thence easterly on Smith St to Francis St; thence southerly on Francis St to Gaspee St; thence easterly on Gaspee St to the Providence Amtrak Station; thence southeasterly on the eastern boundary line of the Providence Amtrak Station to Railroad St; thence southeasterly on Railroad St to Park Row W; thence easterly on Park Row W to Park Row; thence easterly on Park Row to N Main St; thence southerly on N Main St to S Main St; thence southeasterly on S Main St to the point of origin.
  
  Second district: The second representative district shall consist of all of the part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Smith St and Orms St; thence westerly on Orms St to Valley St; thence southwesterly on Valley St to Pleasant Valley Pkwy; thence southeasterly on Pleasant Valley Pkwy to Dean St; thence southerly on Dean St to State Highway 10; thence easterly on State Highway 10 to I-95; thence southerly on I-95 to I-195; thence easterly on I-195 to the Providence River; thence southeasterly on the Providence River to the Providence — East Providence boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Providence — East Providence boundary line to the Henderson Expressway; thence westerly on Henderson Expressway to River Rd; thence northerly on River Rd to Angell St; thence westerly on Angell St to Cooke St; thence southerly on Cooke St to Power St; thence westerly on Power St to S Main St; thence northwesterly on S Main St to N Main St; thence northwesterly on N Main St to Park Row; thence westerly on Park Row to Park Row W; thence westerly on Park Row W to Railroad St; thence northwesterly on Railroad St to the Providence Amtrak Station; thence northwesterly on the eastern boundary line of the Providence Amtrak Station to Gaspee St; thence southwesterly on Gaspee St to Francis St; thence northwesterly on Francis St to Smith St; thence westerly on Smith St to the point of origin.
  
  Third district: The third representative district shall consist of all that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Valley St and Raymond St; thence northeasterly on Valley St to Orms St; thence easterly on Orms St to Smith St; thence southeasterly on Smith St to I-95; thence northerly on I-95 to the Pawtucket — Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Pawtucket — Providence boundary line to Smithfield Ave; thence southerly on Smithfield Ave to Silver Spring St; thence southerly on Silver Spring St, to Ledge St; thence westerly on Ledge St to Charles St; thence northerly on Charles St to Paul St; thence westerly on Paul St to Aventine Ave; thence southerly on Aventine Ave to Greeley St; thence southeasterly on Greeley St to Opper St; thence southwesterly on Opper St to Branch Ave; thence northwesterly on Branch Ave to Moy St; thence southerly on Moy St to Concannon St; thence westerly on Concannon St to Douglas Ave; thence southeasterly on Douglas Ave to Veazie St; thence southerly on Veazie St to Eva St; thence southerly on Eva St to Admiral St; thence easterly on Admiral St to Douglas Ave; thence southerly on Douglas Ave to Eaton St; thence westerly on Eaton St to Oakland Ave; thence southerly on Oakland Ave to Raymond St; thence southeasterly on Raymond St to the point of origin.
  
  Fourth district: The fourth representative district shall consist of all that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Pawtucket — Providence boundary line and I-95; thence southwesterly on I-95 to New York New Haven and Hartford RR; thence southeasterly on New York New Haven and Hartford RR to Smith St; thence easterly on Smith St to the Moshassuck River; thence northerly on the Moshassuck River to Charles St; thence northerly on Charles St to Stevens St; thence easterly on Stevens St to Hewes St; thence northerly on Hewes St to N Main St; thence southerly on N Main St to Olney St; thence easterly on Olney St to Arlington Ave; thence southeasterly on Arlington Ave to Laurel Ave; thence northeasterly on Laurel Ave to Grotto Ave; thence southerly on Grotto Ave to Loring Ave; thence easterly on Loring Ave to Gulf Ave; thence southeasterly on Gulf Ave to Irving Ave; thence easterly on Irving Ave and its extension to the Providence — East Providence boundary line; thence northerly on the Providence — East Providence boundary line to the Pawtucket — Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Pawtucket — Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fifth district: The fifth representative district shall consist of all that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Smith St and Oakland Ave; thence northerly on Oakland Ave to Eaton St; thence easterly on Eaton St to Douglas Ave; thence northerly on Douglas Ave to Admiral St; thence westerly on Admiral St to Eva St; thence northerly on Eva St to Veazie St; thence northwesterly on Veazie St to Douglas Ave; thence northwesterly on Douglas Ave to Concannon St; thence easterly on Concannon St to Moy St; thence northerly on Moy St to Branch Ave; thence easterly on Branch Ave to Opper St; thence northeasterly on Opper St to Greeley St; thence northwesterly on Greeley St to Aventine Ave; thence northerly on Aventine Ave to Paul St; thence easterly on Paul St to Charles St; thence southerly on Charles St to Ledge St; thence northeasterly on Ledge St to Silver Spring St; thence northerly on Silver Spring St to Smithfield Ave; thence northerly on Smithfield Ave to the Pawtucket — Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Pawtucket — Providence boundary line to the North Providence — Pawtucket boundary line; thence westerly and southwesterly on the North Providence — Providence boundary line to Admiral St; thence southeasterly on Admiral St to Sharon St; thence southerly on Sharon St to La Salle Dr; thence easterly on La Salle Dr to census block 440070024002020; thence continuing northerly, easterly and southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070024002020 - - 440070024002018 and 440070024002020 — 440070024002023 to Joy St; thence easterly on Joy St to River Ave; thence southerly on River Ave to Smith St; thence southeasterly on Smith St to the point of origin.
  
  Sixth district: The sixth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Hannah St and Atwells Ave; thence westerly on Atwells Ave to Manton Ave; thence westerly on Manton Ave to Rushmore Ave; thence northerly on Rushmore Ave to Actina St; thence easterly on Actinia St to Imera St; thence northerly on Imera St to the eastern boundary line of Triggs Memorial Golf Course; thence northerly on the eastern boundary line of Triggs Memorial Golf Course to Galileo Ave; thence northeasterly on Galileo Ave to Standish Ave; thence northerly on Standish Ave to Rialto St; thence easterly on Rialto St to Mount Pleasant Ave; thence northerly on Mount Pleasant Ave to the northern boundary line of census block 440070024006022; thence easterly on the northern boundary line of census block 440070024006022 to Elmcroft Ave; thence easterly on Elmcroft Ave to Whitford Ave; thence easterly on Whitford Ave to Academy Ave; thence northerly on Academy Ave to Smith St; thence southeasterly on Smith St to River Ave; thence northerly on River Ave to Joy St; thence westerly on Joy St to census block 440070024002020; thence northerly, westerly and southerly on the boundary line of census block 440070024002020 to La Salle Dr; thence westerly on La Salle Dr to Sharon St; thence northerly on Sharon St to Admiral St; thence northwesterly on Admiral St to the North Providence — Providence boundary line; thence southwesterly on the North Providence boundary line to the Johnston — Providence boundary line and the Woonasquatucket River; thence southeasterly and easterly on the Woonasquatucket River to census block 440070019003012; thence northeasterly from the point of the Woonasquatucket River and census block 440070019003012 to the line extending from the eastern segment of Bosworth St; thence northeasterly on Bosworth St to Curtis St; thence northwesterly on Curtis St to the western segment of Bosworth St; thence northeasterly on Bosworth St to Manton Ave; thence northwesterly on Manton Ave to Steere Ave; thence northeasterly on Steere Ave to Amherst St; thence westerly on Amherst St to Hannah St; thence northerly on Hannah St to the point of origin.
  
  The sixth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of North Providence bounded by a line beginning at the North Providence — Providence boundary line and Hillside Dr; thence westerly on Hillside Dr to Longwood Ave; thence northwesterly on Longwood Ave to Woodbine St; thence northerly on Woodbine St to Sherman Ave; thence westerly on Sherman Ave to High Service Ave; thence northerly on High Service Ave to Superior View Blvd; thence westerly on Superior View Blvd to Lookout Ave; thence southerly on Lookout Ave to Smith St; thence southeasterly on Smith St to Homewood Ave; thence southerly on Homewood Ave to Olney Ave; thence westerly on Olney Ave to Belcourt Ave; thence southerly on Belcourt Ave to the northern boundary line of Rhode Island College; thence westerly on the northern boundary line of Rhode Island College to Fruit Hill Ave; thence southwesterly on Fruit Hill Ave to Lyman Ave; thence westerly on Lyman Ave to Woonasquatucket Ave; thence northwesterly on Woonasquatucket Ave to Testa Dr; thence westerly on Testa Dr and its extension to the Johnston - - North Providence boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Johnston — North Providence boundary line to the North Providence — Providence boundary line; thence northeasterly on the North Providence — Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Seventh district: The seventh representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Atwells Ave and Academy Ave; thence northerly on Academy Ave to Kepler St; thence easterly on Kepler St to census block 440070022003011; thence northerly and easterly on the northern boundary line of census block 440070022003011 to Allston St; thence northerly on Allston St to census block 440070022002014; thence northerly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440070022003000 to Allston St; thence northeasterly on Allston St to Harold St; thence northerly on Harold St to Berkley St; thence northeasterly on Berkley St to River Ave; thence northwesterly on River Ave to Chalkstone Ave; thence northeasterly on Chalkstone Ave to Rosebank Ave; thence northwesterly on Rosebank Ave to Pleasant Valley Pkwy; thence westerly on Pleasant Valley Pkwy to census block 440070023002007; thence northerly on the western boundary line of census block 440070023002002 to Smith St; thence northwesterly on Smith St to Academy Ave; thence southerly on Academy Ave to Whitford Ave; thence westerly on Whitford Ave to Elmcroft Ave; thence westerly on Elmcroft Ave to census block 440070024006018; thence westerly on the northern boundary line of census block 440070024006022 to Mount Pleasant Ave; thence southerly on Mount Pleasant Ave to Rialto St; thence westerly on Rialto St to Standish Ave; thence southerly on Standish Ave to Galileo Ave; thence westerly on Galileo Ave to the eastern boundary line of Triggs Memorial Golf Course; thence southwesterly on the eastern boundary line of Triggs Memorial Golf Course to Imera St; thence southerly on Imera St to Actina St; thence westerly on Actinia St to Rushmore Ave; thence southerly on Rushmore Ave to Manton Ave; thence easterly on Manton Ave to Atwells Ave; thence easterly on Atwells Ave to the point of origin.
  
  Eighth district: The eighth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Oakland Ave and Smith St; thence northwesterly on Smith St to census block 440070023002000; thence southerly and easterly on the western boundary line of census block 440070023002002 to Pleasant Valley Pkwy; thence easterly on Pleasant Valley Pkwy to Rosebank Ave; thence southeasterly on Rosebank Ave to Chalkstone Ave; thence westerly on Chalkstone Ave to River Ave; thence southeasterly on River Ave to Berkley St; thence southwesterly on Berkley St to Harold St; thence southerly on Harold St to Allston St; thence southerly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440070022003000 to Allston St; thence southerly on Allston St to census block 440070022003011; thence westerly and southerly on the northern boundary line of census block 440070022003011 to Kepler St; thence westerly on Kepler St to Academy Ave; thence southerly on Academy Ave to Atwells Ave; thence westerly on Atwells Ave to Hannah St; thence southerly on Hannah St to Amherst St; thence easterly on Amherst St to Pope St; thence southerly on Pope St to Kossuth St; thence easterly on Kossuth St to Bowdoin St; thence southerly on Bowdoin St to Appleton St; thence northwesterly on Appleton St to Julian St; thence southwesterly on Julian St to Manton Ave; thence southeasterly on Manton Ave to Olneyville Sq; thence southerly on Olneyville Sq to Westminster St; thence easterly on Westminster St to I-95; thence northerly on I-95 to State Highway 10; thence westerly on State Highway 10 to Dean St; thence northerly on Dean St to Pleasant Valley Pkwy; thence northwesterly on Pleasant Valley Pkwy to Raymond St; thence northwesterly on Raymond St to Oakland Ave; thence northerly on Oakland Ave to the point of origin.
  
  Ninth district: The ninth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Manton Ave and San Souci Dr; thence southerly on Manton Ave to Olneyville Sq; thence southerly on Olneyville Sq to Westminster St; thence easterly on Westminster St to I-95; thence southeasterly on I-95 to Point St; thence westerly on Point St to Prairie Ave; thence southerly on Prairie Ave to Blackstone St; thence westerly on Blackstone St to Friendship St; thence southwesterly on Friendship St to Broad St; thence northerly on Broad St to Trinity Sq; thence southwesterly on Trinity Sq to Elmwood Ave; thence southwesterly on Elmwood Ave to Arch St; thence westerly on Arch St to Gilmore St; thence southerly on Gilmore St to Wilson St; thence westerly on Wilson St to Harrison St; thence southerly on Harrison St to Sprague St; thence westerly on Sprague St to Diamond St; thence northerly on Diamond St to Hollis St; thence westerly on Hollis St to Parade St; thence northerly on Parade St to Chapin Ave; thence westerly on Chapin Ave to Messer St; thence southerly on Messer St to Wendell St; thence westerly on Wendell St to Service Rd 1; thence southerly on Service Rd 1 to Union Ave; thence westerly on Union Ave to State Highway 10; thence southerly on State Highway 10 to the Providence — Cranston boundary line; thence northwesterly and westerly on the Providence — Cranston boundary line to Webster Ave; thence northerly on Webster Ave to Magnolia St; thence easterly on Magnolia St to Judith St; thence northwesterly on Judith St to US Highway 6 on-ramp; thence westerly on US Highway 6 on-ramp to Plainfield St; thence southwesterly on Plainfield St to Gifford St; thence northerly on Gifford St to Whittier Ave; thence westerly on Whittier Ave to Heath St; thence northerly on Heath St to Eastwood Ave; thence westerly on Eastwood Ave to Laurel Hill Ave; thence northerly on Laurel Hill Ave to Hartford Ave; thence westerly on Hartford Ave to Flower St; thence northerly on Flower St to Dresser St; thence northwesterly on Dresser St to Merino Park; thence northerly and westerly on the southern boundary line of Merino Park to Melissa St; thence northerly on Melissa St to Merino Park; thence northerly on the western boundary line of Merino Park to the Woonasquatucket River; thence southeasterly and easterly on the Woonasquatucket River to census block 440070019003012; thence northeasterly from the point of the Woonasquatucket River and census block 440070019003012 to the line extending from the eastern segment of Bosworth St; thence northeasterly on Bosworth St to Curtis St; thence northwesterly on Curtis St to the western segment of Bosworth St; thence northeasterly on Bosworth St to Manton Ave; thence northwesterly on Manton Ave to Steere Ave; thence northeasterly on Steere Ave to Amherst St; thence easterly on Amherst St to Pope St; thence southerly on Pope St to Kossuth St; thence easterly on Kossuth St to Bowdoin St; thence southerly on Bowdoin St to Appleton St; thence northwesterly on Appleton St to Julian St; thence southwesterly on Julian St to Manton Ave; thence southeasterly on Manton Ave to the point of origin.
  
  Tenth district: The tenth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Dexter St and Sprague St; thence westerly on Sprague St to Diamond St; thence northerly on Diamond St to Hollis St; thence westerly on Hollis St to Parade St; thence northerly on Parade St to Chapin Ave; thence westerly on Chapin Ave to Messer St; thence southerly on Messer St to Wendell St; thence westerly on Wendell St to Service Rd 1; thence southerly on Service Rd 1 to Union Ave; thence westerly on Union Ave to State Highway 10; thence southerly on State Highway 10 to the Providence — Cranston boundary line; thence southerly, easterly and northerly on the Providence — Cranston boundary line to Montgomery Ave; thence westerly on Montgomery Ave to Fredrick C. Greene Memorial Blvd; thence northwesterly on Fredrick C. Greene Memorial Blvd to census block 440070001024000; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070001024000 — 440070001024001 and 440070001024000 — 440070001024002 to Fredrick C. Greene Memorial Blvd; thence southwesterly on Fredrick C. Greene Memorial Blvd to Linden Ave; thence westerly on Linden Ave to Elmwood Ave; thence northerly on Elmwood Ave to Bellevue Ave; thence westerly on Bellevue Ave to Bucklin St; thence northerly on Bucklin St to Dexter St; thence northerly on Dexter St to the point of origin.
  
  Eleventh district: The eleventh representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Elmwood Ave and Broad St; thence southeasterly on Broad St to Montgomery Ave; thence westerly on Montgomery Ave to Fredrick C. Greene Memorial Blvd; thence northwesterly on Fredrick C. Greene Memorial Blvd to census block 440070001024000; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070001024000 — 440070001024001 and 440070001024000 — 440070001024002 to Fredrick C. Greene Memorial Blvd; thence southwesterly on Fredrick C. Greene Memorial Blvd to Linden Ave; thence northwesterly on Linden Ave to Elmwood Ave; thence northerly on Elmwood Ave to Bellevue St; thence westerly on Bellevue St to Bucklin St; thence northerly on Bucklin St to Dexter St; thence northerly on Dexter St to Sprague St; thence easterly on Sprague St to Harrison St; thence northerly on Harrison St to Wilson St; thence easterly on Wilson St to Gilmore St; thence northerly on Gilmore St to Arch St; thence easterly on Arch St to Elmwood Ave; thence northerly on Elmwood Ave to the point of origin.
  
  Twelfth district: The twelfth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at Prairie Ave and Point St; thence southerly on Prairie Ave to Blackstone St; thence westerly on Blackstone St to Friendship St; thence southerly on Friendship St to Broad St; thence southerly on Broad St to the Providence — Cranston boundary line; thence easterly on the Providence — Cranston boundary line to the Providence — East Providence boundary line; thence northerly on the Providence — East Providence boundary line to the Providence River; thence northerly on the Providence River to US Highway 6; thence westerly on US Highway 6 to Point St; thence westerly on Point St to the point of origin.
  
  Thirteenth district: The thirteenth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Johnston — Providence boundary line and Plainfield St; thence northeasterly on Plainfield St to Murray St; thence southeasterly on Murray St to Pocasset Ave; thence southwesterly on Pocasset Ave to Hillhurst Ave; thence easterly on Hillhurst Ave to Laurel Hill Ave; thence northerly on Laurel Hill Ave to Shafter St; thence easterly on Shafter St to Terrace Ave; thence southerly on Terrace Ave to the Cranston — Providence boundary line; thence easterly on the Cranston — Providence boundary line to Webster Ave; thence northerly on Webster Ave to Magnolia St; thence easterly on Magnolia St to Judith St; thence northwesterly on Judith St to US Highway 6 on-ramp; thence westerly on US Highway 6 on-ramp to Plainfield St; thence southwesterly on Plainfield St to Gifford St; thence northerly on Gifford St to Whittier Ave; thence westerly on Whittier Ave to Heath St; thence northerly on Heath St to Eastwood Ave; thence westerly on Eastwood Ave to Laurel Hill Ave; thence northerly on Laurel Hill Ave to Hartford Ave; thence westerly on Hartford Ave to Flower St; thence northerly on Flower St to Dresser St; thence northwesterly on Dresser St to Merino Park; thence northerly and westerly on the southern boundary line of Merino Park to Melissa St; thence northerly on Melissa St to Merino Park; thence northerly on the western boundary line of Merino Park to the Woonasquatucket River; thence northwesterly on Woonasquatucket River to the Johnston — Providence boundary line; thence westerly and southerly on the Johnston — Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirteenth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Johnston bounded by a line beginning at the Johnston — Providence boundary line and Plainfield St; thence southwesterly on Plainfield St to Morgan Ave; thence westerly on Morgan Ave to School St; thence southerly on School St to census block 440070125001021; thence westerly and northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070125001021 — 440070125001009, 440070125001021 — 440070125001024 and 440070125001013 — 440070125001014, to Morgan Ave and Downing Dr; thence northerly on Downing Dr to Central Ave; thence northeasterly on Central Ave to Alden St; thence northwesterly on Alden St to Boundary Ave; thence easterly on Boundary Ave to Harding Ave; thence northerly on Harding Ave to York Rd; thence easterly on York Rd to census block 440070124021024; thence northerly and easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070124021024 — 440070124021025 and 440070124021024 — 440070124021027 to the Johnston — Providence boundary line; thence southerly on the Johnston - - Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fourteenth district: The fourteenth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at Park Ave and Cranston St; thence northerly on Cranston St to Randall St; thence westerly on Randall St to Atwood Ave; thence northerly on Atwood Ave to Walnut Grove Ave; thence westerly on Walnut Grove Ave to Elena St; thence westerly on Elena St to Yard St; thence northerly on Yard St to Cannon St; thence westerly on Cannon St to Royal Ave; thence northerly on Royal Ave to Atwood Ave; thence westerly on Atwood Ave to the Johnston — Cranston boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Johnston — Cranston boundary line to the Providence — Cranston boundary line; thence easterly and southerly on the Providence — Cranston boundary line to Frankfurt St; thence southwesterly on Frankfort St to Speck Ave; thence westerly on Speck Ave to Hornbine St; thence northwesterly on Hornbine St to Gleason St; thence westerly on Gleason St to Midwood St; thence southerly on Midwood St to Harmon Ave; thence northwesterly and northeasterly on Harmon Ave to Wayne Ave; thence northeasterly on Wayne Ave to Burnham Ave; thence northwesterly on Burnham Ave to Washington Secondary Trail; thence southwesterly on Washington Secondary Trail to Park Ave; thence westerly on Park Ave to the point of origin.
  
  The fourteenth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Johnston — Providence boundary line and Plainfield St; thence northeasterly on Plainfield St to Murray St; thence southeasterly on Murray St to Pocasset Ave; thence southwesterly on Pocasset Ave to Hillhurst Ave; thence easterly on Hillhurst Ave to Laurel Hill Ave; thence northerly on Laurel Hill Ave to Shafter St; thence easterly on Shafter St to Terrace Ave; thence southerly on Terrace Ave to the Providence — Cranston boundary line; thence westerly on the Providence — Cranston boundary line to the Johnston — Providence boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Johnston — Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fifteenth district: The fifteenth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at the Johnston — Cranston boundary line and Comstock Pkwy; thence southerly on Comstock Pkwy to S Comstock Pkwy; thence southerly on S Comstock Pkwy to census block 440070145012036; thence southwesterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070145012036 — 440070145012014 and 440070145012036 — 440070145012037 to 440070145013004; thence southerly and southwesterly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440070145013004 to Furnace Hill Brook; thence southeasterly on Furnace Hill Brook to census block 440070145013048; thence southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070145013048 — 440070145013025 to Hope Rd; thence southwesterly on Hope Rd to Burlingame Rd; thence easterly on Burlingame Rd to Lippitt Brook; thence southerly on Lippitt Brook to the Cranston — Coventry boundary line; thence easterly on the Cranston — Coventry boundary line to the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line; thence easterly on the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line to the Cranston — Warwick boundary line; thence easterly on the Cranston — Warwick boundary line to Pontiac Ave; thence northerly on Pontiac Ave to East St; thence southwesterly on East St to Foster Rd; thence northwesterly on Foster Rd to West Rd; thence northeasterly on West Rd to Keene Ave; thence northwesterly on Keene Ave to census block 440070142002014; thence southwesterly, northwesterly, and northeasterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070142002014 — 440070142002011 to Howard Ave; thence northwesterly on Howard Ave to New London Ave; thence northeasterly on New London Ave to State Highway 37; thence westerly on State Highway 37 to Washington Secondary Trail; thence northerly on Washington Secondary Trail to Dean St; thence westerly on Dean St to the eastern boundary line of Meshanticut Park; thence northerly on the eastern boundary line of Meshanticut Park to Curtis St; thence westerly on Curtis St to Phenix Ave; thence southerly on Phenix Ave to I-295; thence northwesterly on I-295 to Meshanticut Brook; thence easterly on Meshanticut Brook to census block 440070148002024; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070148002024 — 440070148002027, 440070148002024 — 440070148002025, 440070148002025 — 440070148002014 and 440070148002025 — 440070148002011 to the Johnston — Cranston boundary line; thence westerly on the Johnston — Cranston boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Sixteenth district: The sixteenth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at the Cranston — Warwick boundary line and State Highway 37; thence westerly on State Highway 37 to Pontiac Ave; thence northerly on Pontiac Ave to Sockanosset Cross Rd; thence northwesterly on Sockanosset Cross Rd to New London Ave; thence northerly on New London Ave to Reservoir Ave; thence northeasterly on Reservoir Ave to Leyden St; thence westerly on Leyden St to Capital Way; thence northerly on Capital Way to Park Ave; thence westerly on Park Ave to Washington Secondary Trail; thence northeasterly on Washington Secondary Trail to Burnham Ave; thence southeasterly on Burnham Ave to Wayne Ave; thence southwesterly on Wayne Ave to Harmon Ave; thence southerly and southeasterly on Harmon Ave to Midwood St; thence northerly on Midwood St to Gleason St; thence easterly on Gleason St to Hornbine St; thence southeasterly on Hornbine St to Speck Ave; thence easterly on Speck Ave to Frankfurt St; thence northeasterly on Frankfort St to the Cranston — Providence boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Cranston — Providence boundary line to Reservoir Ave; thence southwesterly on Reservoir Ave to Park Ave; thence southeasterly on Park Ave to Pontiac Ave; thence southwesterly and southerly on Pontiac Ave to Hodsell St; thence easterly on Hodsell St to Arthur St; thence southeasterly on Arthur St to Doric Ave; thence northerly on Doric Ave to Laurens St; thence easterly on Laurens St to I-95; thence southerly on I-95 to the Cranston — Warwick boundary line; thence westerly and southwesterly on the Cranston — Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Seventeenth district: The seventeenth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at State Highway 37 and New London Ave; thence southwesterly on New London Ave to Howard Ave; thence southeasterly on Howard Ave to census block 440070142002014; thence southwesterly, southeasterly and northeasterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070142002014 — 440070142002011 to Keene Ave; thence southeasterly on Keene Ave to West Rd; thence southwesterly on West Rd to Foster Rd; thence southeasterly on Foster Rd to East St; thence northeasterly on East St to Pontiac Ave; thence northeasterly on Pontiac Ave to census block 440070142002029; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070142002028 — 440070142002029, 440070142002019 — 440070142002021, 440070142002008 — 440070142002009 to State Highway 37; thence easterly on State Highway 37 to Pontiac Ave; thence northerly on Pontiac Ave to Sockanosset Cross Rd; thence northwesterly on Sockanosset Cross Rd to New London Ave; thence northerly on New London Ave to Reservoir Ave; thence northeasterly on Reservoir Ave to Leyden St; thence westerly on Leyden St to Capital Way; thence northerly on Capital Way to Park Ave; thence westerly on Park Ave to Cranston St; thence northerly on Cranston St to Randall St; thence westerly on Randall St to Atwood Ave; thence northerly on Atwood Ave to Walnut Grove Ave; thence westerly on Walnut Grove Ave to Elena St; thence westerly on Elena St to Village Ave; thence northwesterly on Village Ave to Harcourt St; thence southwesterly on Harcourt St to Marlow St and census block 440070148003010; thence westerly and southerly on the northern and western boundary line of census block 440070148003010 to census block 440070148003022; thence westerly on the northern boundary line of census blocks 440070148003022 and 440070148003032 to Arrow Way; thence southerly on Arrow Way to Scituate Ave; thence westerly on Scituate Ave to I-295; thence southeasterly on I-295 to Phenix Ave; thence northerly on Phenix Ave to Curtis St; thence easterly on Curtis St to the eastern boundary line of Meshanticut Park; thence southerly on the eastern boundary line of Meshanticut Park to Dean St; thence easterly on Dean St to Washington Secondary Trail; thence southerly on Washington Secondary Trail to State Highway 37; thence easterly on State Highway 37 to the point of origin.
  
  Eighteenth district: The eighteenth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at the Cranston — Warwick boundary line and I-95; thence northeasterly on the Cranston — Warwick boundary line to Warwick Ave; thence northeasterly on Warwick Ave to Norwood Ave; thence northeasterly on Norwood Ave to Narragansett Bay and the Cranston — East Providence boundary line; thence northerly on the Cranston — East Providence boundary line to the Cranston — Providence boundary line; thence westerly, southerly and northerly on the Cranston — Providence boundary line to Reservoir Ave; thence southwesterly on Reservoir Ave to Park Ave; thence southeasterly on Park Ave to Pontiac Ave; thence southwesterly and southerly on Pontiac Ave to Hodsell St; thence easterly on Hodsell St to Arthur St; thence southeasterly on Arthur St to Doric Ave; thence northerly on Doric Ave to Laurens St; thence easterly on Laurens St to I-95; thence southerly on I-95 to the point of origin.
  
  Nineteenth district: The nineteenth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Warwick bounded by a line beginning at the Cranston — Warwick boundary line and Warwick Ave; thence southwesterly on the Cranston — Warwick boundary line to Cranberry Bog Brook; thence southerly on Cranberry Bog Brook to Pawtuxet Ave; thence easterly on Pawtuxet Ave to George St; thence southerly on George St to Post Rd; thence northeasterly on Post Rd to Atlantic Ave; thence easterly on Atlantic Ave to Warwick Ave; thence southerly on Warwick Ave to Spring Green Pond; thence easterly on the unnamed river from Spring Green Pond to Narragansett Bay and the Warwick — East Providence boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Warwick — East Providence boundary line to the Cranston — Warwick boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Cranston — Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The nineteenth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at the Cranston — Warwick boundary line and Warwick Ave; thence northeasterly on Warwick Ave to Norwood Ave; thence northeasterly on Norwood Ave to Narragansett Bay and the Cranston — East Providence boundary line; thence southerly on the Cranston — East Providence boundary line to the Cranston — Warwick boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Cranston — Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twentieth district: The twentieth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Warwick bounded by a line beginning at Centerville Rd and I-95; thence westerly on Centerville Rd to Bald Hill Rd; thence northerly on Bald Hill Rd to Tollgate Rd; thence westerly on Tollgate Rd to the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line; thence northerly on the Warwick — West Warwick Boundary line to the Washington Secondary Trail; thence northerly on Washington Secondary Trail to East Ave; thence northwesterly on East Ave to the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line; thence northerly on the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line to the Cranston — Warwick boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Cranston — Warwick boundary line to Cranberry Bog Brook; thence southerly on Cranberry Bog Brook to Pawtuxet Ave; thence easterly on Pawtuxet Ave to George St; thence southerly on George St to Post Rd; thence southwesterly on Post Rd to Strawberry Field Rd; thence southeasterly on Strawberry Field Rd to the western boundary line of Rhode Island TF Green International Airport; thence southerly on the western boundary line of Rhode Island TF Green International Airport to Main Ave; thence westerly on Main Ave to the Amtrak RR; thence southerly on the Amtrak RR to Apponaug Cove; thence southeasterly on Apponaug Cove to the line extending from Masthead Dr; thence westerly on Masthead Dr to Post Rd; thence northerly on Post Rd to Greenwich Ave; thence northwesterly on Greenwich Ave to census block 440030221003016; thence southeasterly on the northern boundary line of census block 440030221003024 to I-95; thence southerly on I-95 to the point of origin.
  
  The twentieth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at the Cranston — Warwick boundary line and Pontiac Ave; thence northerly and northeasterly on Pontiac Ave to census block 440070142002029; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070142002028 — 440070142002029, 440070142002019 — 440070142002021 and 440070142002008 — 440070142002009 to State Highway 37; thence easterly on State Highway 37 to the Cranston — Warwick boundary line; thence southwesterly on the Cranston — Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-first district: The twenty-first representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Warwick bounded by a line beginning at Post Rd and Atlantic Ave; thence easterly on Atlantic Ave to Warwick Ave; thence southerly on Warwick Ave to Spring Green Pond; thence easterly on the unnamed river from Spring Green Pond to Narragansett Bay and the Warwick — East Providence boundary line; thence southerly on the Warwick — East Providence boundary line to the Warwick — Barrington boundary line; thence southerly on the Warwick — Barrington boundary line to the point extending from Symonds Ave; thence westerly on the line extending from Symonds Ave to Symonds Ave; thence southwesterly on Symonds Ave to Bush Ave; thence northwesterly on Bush Ave to West Shore Rd; thence northerly on West Shore Rd to Winter Ave; thence southwesterly on Winter Ave to Green River Ave; thence southeasterly on Green River Ave to Obidiah Ave; thence southwesterly on Obidiah Ave to Church Ave; thence northwesterly on Church Ave to Warwick Ave; thence southerly on Warwick Ave to Sevilla Ave; thence southwesterly on Sevilla Ave to Julian Rd; thence southerly on Julian Rd to Rodney Rd; thence southwesterly on Rodney Rd to census block 440030214011006; thence southwesterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440030214011006 — 440030214011012 to Buckeye Brook; thence westerly on Buckeye Brook to the eastern boundary line of Rhode Island TF Green International Airport; thence southwesterly and northwesterly on the eastern boundary line of Rhode Island TF Green International Airport to Warwick Industrial Dr; thence southerly on Warwick Industrial Dr to Main Ave; thence westerly on Main Ave to the western boundary line of Rhode Island TF Green International Airport; thence northerly on the western boundary line of Rhode Island TF Green International Airport to Strawberry Field Rd; thence northwesterly on Strawberry Field Rd to Post Rd; thence northeasterly on Post Rd to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-second district: The twenty-second representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Warwick bounded by a line beginning at Church Ave and Warwick Ave; thence southeasterly on Warwick Ave to Sandy Ln; thence southwesterly on Sandy Ln to Wilde Field Dr; thence southerly on Wilde Field Dr to census block 440030218002000; thence southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440030218002004 — 440030218002000 to Waterview Ave; thence westerly on Waterview Ave to Sefton Ave; thence southerly on Sefton Ave to West Shore Rd; thence easterly on West Shore Rd to Horseneck Rd; thence southeasterly on Horseneck Rd to Gordon Ave; thence westerly on Gordon Ave to Elliot Ave; thence southeasterly on Elliot Ave to Sea View Dr; thence southwesterly on Sea View Dr to census block 440030217003007; thence southwesterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440030217003007 — 440030217004029 to Greenwich Bay; thence southerly, easterly and northerly on the shoreline to the line extending from Symonds Ave; thence southwesterly on Symonds Ave to Bush Ave; thence northwesterly on Bush Ave to West Shore Rd; thence northerly on West Shore Rd to Winter Ave; thence southwesterly on Winter Ave to Green River Ave; thence southeasterly on Green River Ave to Obidiah Ave; thence southwesterly on Obidiah Ave to Church Ave; thence westerly on Church Ave to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-third district: The twenty-third representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Warwick bounded by a line beginning at Warwick Ave and Sevilla Ave; thence southwesterly on Sevilla Ave to Julian Rd; thence southerly on Julian Rd to Rodney Rd; thence southwesterly on Rodney Rd to census block 440030214011006; thence southwesterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440030214011006 — 440030214011012 to Buckeye Brook; thence westerly on Buckeye Brook to the eastern boundary line of Rhode Island TF Green International Airport; thence southerly on the eastern boundary line of Rhode Island TF Green International Airport to Warwick Industrial Dr; thence southerly on Warwick Industrial Dr to Main Ave; thence westerly on Main Ave to Amtrak RR; thence southerly on Amtrak RR to Apponaug Cove and census block 440030220002045; thence southeasterly on Apponaug Cove to Greenwich Bay; thence easterly on the shoreline of Greenwich Bay to Brush Neck Cove; thence northerly on Brush Neck Cove to census block 440030217004029; thence northeasterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440030217003007 — 440030217004029 to Sea View Dr; thence northeasterly on Sea View Dr to Elliot Ave; thence northerly on Elliot Ave to Gordon Ave; thence easterly on Gordon Ave to Horseneck Rd; thence northwesterly on Horseneck Rd to West Shore Rd; thence westerly on West Shore Rd to Sefton Ave; thence northerly on Sefton Ave to Waterview Ave; thence easterly on Waterview Ave to census block 440030218002000; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440030218002004 — 440030218002000 to Wilde Field Dr; thence northerly on Wilde Field Dr to Sandy Ln; thence northeasterly on Sandy Ln to Warwick Ave; thence northerly on Warwick Ave to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-fourth district: The twenty-fourth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Warwick bounded by a line beginning at I-95 and Centerville Rd; thence westerly on Centerville Rd to the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line; thence southerly on the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line to the Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line; thence easterly on the Warwick — East Greenwich boundary to Greenwich Bay; thence northerly on Greenwich Bay to the point extending from Masthead Dr; thence westerly on Masthead Dr to Post Rd; thence northerly on Post Rd to Greenwich Ave; thence northwesterly on Greenwich Ave to census block 440030221003016; thence southwesterly on the northern boundary line of census block 440030221003024 to I-95; thence southerly on I-95 to the point of origin.
  
  The twenty-fourth representative district shall also consist of all that part of the city of Warwick known as Potowomut or Potowomut Neck.
  
  The twenty-fourth representative district shall also consist of all that part of the town of East Greenwich bounded by a line beginning at South Pierce Rd and Post Rd; thence northwesterly on South Pierce Rd to Westwood Dr; thence northeasterly on Westwood Dr to Lebaron Dr; thence northwesterly on Lebaron Dr to Middle Rd; thence northeasterly on Middle Rd to Kenyon Ave; thence northerly on Kenyon Ave to census block 440030209013022; thence southeasterly and northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440030209013022 — 440030209013023, 440030209013022 — 440030209013027 and 440030209013022 — 440030209013028 to First Ave; thence southeasterly on First Ave to Main St; thence southerly on Main St to Post Rd; thence southerly on Post Rd to Old Forge Rd; thence easterly on Old Forge Rd to the Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line; thence southerly and westerly on the Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line to Post Rd; thence northerly on Post Rd to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-fifth district: The twenty-fifth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of West Warwick bounded by a line beginning at the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line and Hillside Ave; thence easterly on Hillside Ave to Fairview Ave; thence northeasterly on Fairview Ave to the Pawtuxet River; thence easterly on the Pawtuxet River to the Pawtuxet River South Branch; thence southerly on the Pawtuxet River South Branch to census block 440030202001033; thence southeasterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440030202001033 — 440030202001027, 440030202001033 — 440030202001024 and 440030202001033 — 440030202001020 to the West Warwick — Warwick boundary line; thence southerly and easterly on the West Warwick — Warwick boundary line to Revere Ave; thence southerly on Revere Ave to Buckley Ave; thence westerly on Buckley Ave to Dawes St; thence westerly on Dawes St to Church St; thence northerly on Church St to Nestor St; thence westerly on Nestor St to New London Turnpike; thence southerly on New London Turnpike to Pulaski St; thence westerly and northerly on Pulaski St to Windsor Park Dr; thence westerly on Windsor Park Dr to the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line; thence northerly on the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The twenty-fifth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Coventry bounded by a line beginning at the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line and Hillside Ave; thence westerly on Hillside Ave to Brown St; thence northerly on Brown St to Hill St; thence westerly on Hill St to Blackrock Rd; thence southerly on Blackrock Rd to Fairview Ave; thence southerly on Fairview Ave to the Pawtuxet River South Branch; thence southeasterly on the Pawtuxet River South Branch to the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line; thence northerly on the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-sixth district: The twenty-sixth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Coventry bounded by a line beginning at the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line and Hillside Ave; thence westerly on Hillside Ave to Brown St; thence northerly on Brown St to Hill St; thence westerly on Hill St to Blackrock Rd; thence southerly on Blackrock Rd to Gervais St; thence westerly on Gervais St to Knotty Oak Rd; thence northerly on Knotty Oak Rd to Hunters Crossing Dr; thence westerly on Hunters Crossing Dr to Colvintown Rd; thence northerly on Colvintown Rd to the Scituate — Coventry boundary line; thence easterly on the Scituate — Coventry boundary line to the Cranston — Coventry boundary line; thence easterly on the Cranston — Coventry boundary line to the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line; thence southerly on the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The twenty-sixth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of West Warwick bounded by a line beginning at the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line and Hillside Ave; thence easterly on Hillside Ave to Fairview Ave; thence northeasterly on Fairview Ave to the Pawtuxet River; thence easterly on Pawtuxet River to the Pawtuxet River South Branch; thence southerly on the Pawtuxet River South Branch to census block 440030202001033; thence southeasterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440030202001033 — 440030202001027, 440030202001033 — 440030202001024 and 440030202001033 — 440030202001020 to the West Warwick — Warwick boundary line; thence northeasterly on the West Warwick — Warwick boundary line to the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line; thence westerly on the Cranston — West Warwick boundary line to the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line; thence southerly on the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The twenty-sixth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Warwick bounded by a line beginning at the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line and Centerville Rd; thence easterly on Centerville Rd to Bald Hill Rd; thence northerly on Bald Hill Rd to Tollgate Rd; thence westerly on Tollgate Rd to the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line; thence northerly on the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line to the Washington Secondary Trail; thence northerly on Washington Secondary Trail to East Ave; thence northwesterly on East Ave to the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line; thence southwesterly on the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-seventh district: The twenty-seventh representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Coventry bounded by a line beginning at the Coventry — East Greenwich boundary line and Arnold Rd; thence easterly on Coventry — East Greenwich boundary line to the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line; thence northerly on the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line to the Pawtuxet River South Branch; thence northwesterly on the Pawtuxet River South Branch to Washington Secondary Trail; thence westerly on Washington Secondary Trail to Laurel Ave; thence southerly on Laurel Ave to Pilgrim Ave; thence southerly on Pilgrim Ave to Tiogue Ave; thence westerly on Tiogue Ave to Arnold Rd; thence southeasterly on Arnold Rd to the point of origin.
  
  The twenty-seventh representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of West Warwick bounded by a line beginning at the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line and Revere Ave; thence southerly on Revere Ave to Buckley Ave; thence westerly on Buckley Ave to Dawes St; thence westerly on Dawes St to Church St; thence northerly on Church St to Nestor St; thence westerly on Nestor St to Main St; thence southerly on Main St to Pulaski St; thence westerly on Pulaski St to Windsor Park Dr; thence westerly on Windsor Park Dr to the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line; thence southerly on the Coventry — West Warwick boundary line to the West Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line; thence easterly on the West Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line to the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line; thence northerly and westerly on the Warwick — West Warwick boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-eighth district: The twenty-eighth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Coventry bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the Coventry - - West Greenwich boundary line and Victory Hwy; thence easterly on the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line to Big River; thence northerly on the Big River and Flat River Reservoir to the line extending from Kingfisher Dr; thence northerly on Kingfisher Dr to Osprey Dr; thence northeasterly on Osprey Dr to Island Dr; thence northerly on Island Dr to Club House Rd; thence easterly on Club House Rd to Eastgate Dr; thence northerly on Eastgate Dr to Doric Ct; thence northerly and easterly on Doric Ct to Reservoir Rd; thence southeasterly on Reservoir Rd to Tiogue Ave; thence easterly on Tiogue Ave to Mishnock River; thence northeasterly on Mishnock River to Pawtuxet River South Branch; thence easterly on Pawtuxet River South Branch to Sandy Bottom Rd; thence northerly on Sandy Bottom Rd to Washington St; thence easterly on Washington St to Washington Secondary Trail; thence easterly on Washington Secondary Trail to the Pawtuxet River; thence northwesterly on the Pawtuxet River to Fairview Ave; thence northerly on Fairview Ave to Blackrock Rd; thence northerly on Blackrock Rd to Gervais St; thence westerly on Gervais St to Knotty Oak Rd; thence northerly on Knotty Oak Rd to Hunters Crossing Dr; thence westerly on Hunters Crossing Dr to Colvintown Rd; thence northerly on Colvintown Rd to the Scituate — Coventry boundary line; thence westerly on the Scituate — Coventry boundary line to the Foster — Coventry boundary line; thence westerly on the Foster — Coventry boundary line to Victory Hwy; thence southerly on Victory Hwy to the point of origin.
  
  Twenty-ninth district: The twenty-ninth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Coventry bounded by a line beginning at the Coventry — East Greenwich boundary line and Arnold Rd; thence westerly on the Coventry — East Greenwich boundary line to the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line; thence westerly on the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line to Big River; thence northerly on the Big River and Flat River Reservoir to the line extending from Kingfisher Dr; thence northerly on Kingfisher Dr to Osprey Dr; thence northeasterly on Osprey Dr to Island Dr; thence northerly on Island Dr to Club House Rd; thence easterly on Club House Rd to Eastgate Dr; thence northerly on Eastgate Dr to Doric Ct; thence northerly and easterly on Doric Ct to Reservoir Rd; thence southeasterly on Reservoir Rd to Tiogue Ave; thence easterly on Tiogue Ave to Mishnock River; thence northeasterly on Mishnock River to the Pawtuxet River South Branch; thence easterly on Pawtuxet River South Branch to Sandy Bottom Rd; thence northerly on Sandy Bottom Rd to Washington St; thence easterly on Washington St to Washington Secondary Trail; thence easterly on Washington Secondary Trail to Laurel Ave; thence southerly on Laurel Ave to Pilgrim Ave; thence southwesterly on Pilgrim Ave to Tiogue Ave; thence westerly on Tiogue Ave to Arnold Rd; thence southeasterly on Arnold Rd to the point of origin.
  
  The twenty-ninth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of West Greenwich bounded by a line beginning at the West Greenwich — East Greenwich boundary line and I-95; thence southwesterly on I-95 to the West Greenwich — Exeter boundary line; thence westerly on the West Greenwich — Exeter boundary line to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence northerly on the Rhode Island - Connecticut boundary line to the Coventry - - West Greenwich boundary line; thence easterly on the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line to the West Greenwich — East Greenwich boundary line; thence southerly on the West Greenwich — East Greenwich boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirtieth district: The thirtieth representative district shall consist of all that part of the town of East Greenwich bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of South Pierce Rd and Post Rd; thence northwesterly on South Pierce Rd to Westwood Dr; thence northeasterly on Westwood Dr to Lebaron Dr; thence northwesterly on Lebaron Dr to Middle Rd; thence northeasterly on Middle Rd to Kenyon Ave; thence northerly on Kenyon Ave to census block 440030209013022; thence southeasterly and northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440030209013022 — 440030209013023, 440030209013022 — 440030209013027 and 440030209013022 — 440030209013028 to First Ave; thence southeasterly on First Ave to Main St; thence southerly on Main St to Post Rd; thence southerly on Post Rd to Old Forge Rd; thence easterly on Old Forge Rd to the Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line; thence northerly and easterly on the Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line to the West Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line; thence westerly on the West Warwick — East Greenwich boundary line to the Coventry — East Greenwich boundary line; thence westerly on the Coventry — East Greenwich boundary line to the West Greenwich — East Greenwich boundary line; thence southerly on the West Greenwich — East Greenwich boundary line to the East Greenwich — Exeter boundary line; thence easterly on the East Greenwich — Exeter boundary line to the East Greenwich — North Kingstown boundary line; thence easterly and northerly on the east Greenwich — North Kingstown boundary line to Post Rd; thence northerly on Post Rd to the point of origin.
  
  The thirtieth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of West Greenwich bounded by a line beginning at the West Greenwich — East Greenwich boundary line and I-95; thence southwesterly on I-95 to the West Greenwich — Exeter boundary line; thence easterly on the West Greenwich — Exeter boundary line to the West Greenwich — East Greenwich boundary line; thence northerly on the West Greenwich — East Greenwich boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-first district: The thirty-first district shall consist of all of that part of the town of North Kingstown bounded by a line beginning at the Exeter — North Kingstown boundary line and the Amtrak RR; thence northeasterly on the Amtrak RR to census block 440090503012001; thence easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090503012001 — 440090503012016 to Cocumcussoc Brook; thence northerly, easterly and southeasterly on Cocumcussoc Brook to Post Rd; thence northerly on Post Rd to Seaview RR; thence northeasterly on Seaview RR to Roger Williams Way; thence southeasterly on Roger Williams Way and its extension to Narragansett Bay and the North Kingstown — Jamestown boundary line; thence northerly on the North Kingstown - - Jamestown boundary line to the North Kingstown-Portsmouth boundary line; thence northerly on the North Kingstown — Portsmouth boundary line to the Warwick — North Kingstown boundary line; thence southwesterly on the Warwick — North Kingstown boundary line to the East Greenwich — North Kingstown boundary line; thence southwesterly and westerly on the East Greenwich — North Kingstown boundary line to the Exeter — North Kingstown boundary line; thence southerly on the Exeter — North Kingstown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-first district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Exeter bounded by a line beginning at the Exeter — South Kingstown boundary line and South County Trail; thence northerly on South County Trail to South Rd; thence northerly on South Rd to census block 440090505003086; thence southeasterly on the northern boundary lines of census blocks 440090505003092 and 440090505003091 to the Exeter — North Kingstown boundary line; thence southerly on the Exeter — North Kingstown boundary line to the Exeter — South Kingstown boundary line; thence westerly on the Exeter — South Kingstown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-second district: The thirty-second district shall consist of all of that part of the town of North Kingstown bounded by a line beginning at the Exeter — North Kingstown boundary line and the Amtrak RR; thence northeasterly on the Amtrak RR to census block 440090503012001; thence easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090503012001 — 440090503012016 to Cocumcussoc Brook; thence northerly, easterly and southeasterly on Cocumcussoc Brook to Post Rd; thence northerly on Post Rd to Seaview RR; thence northeasterly on Seaview RR to Roger Williams Way; thence southeasterly on Roger Williams Way and its extension to Narragansett Bay and the North Kingstown — Jamestown boundary line; thence southerly on the North Kingstown — Jamestown boundary line to the North Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line; thence westerly on the North Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line to the North Kingstown — South Kingstown boundary line; thence westerly on the North Kingstown — South Kingstown boundary line to the Exeter — North Kingstown boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Exeter — North Kingstown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-third district: The thirty-third representative district shall consist of that part of the town of Narragansett bounded by a line beginning at the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line and Mumford Rd; thence southeasterly on Mumford Rd to Kingstown Rd; thence easterly on Kingstown Rd to Strathmore Rd; thence northerly on Strathmore Rd to census block 440090515031005; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090515031005 — 440090515031044 to Little Neck Pond; thence northerly on Little Neck Pond to Anne Hoxie Ln; thence easterly on Anne Hoxie Ln to Boston Neck Rd; thence southerly on Boston Neck Rd to Narragansett Ave; thence easterly on the extension of Narragansett Ave to the Atlantic Ocean and the Narragansett boundary line; thence northerly on the Narragansett boundary line to the North Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line; thence westerly on the North Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line to the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line; thence southwesterly on the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-third representative district shall also consist of that part of the town of South Kingstown bounded by a line beginning at the Exeter — South Kingstown boundary line and Old North Rd; thence southerly on Old North Rd to Kingstown Rd; thence westerly on Kingstown Rd to South Rd; thence southerly on South Rd to the William C. O’Neill Bike Path; thence easterly on the William C. O’Neill Bike Path to Curtis Corner Rd; thence northeasterly on Curtis Corner Rd to Saugatucket Rd; thence easterly on Saugatucket Rd to North Rd; thence southerly on North Rd to Kingstown Rd; thence southeasterly on Kingstown Rd to the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line; thence easterly and northerly on the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-fourth district: The thirty-fourth representative district shall consist of that part of the town of South Kingstown bounded by a line beginning at Curtis Corner Rd and William C. O’Neill Bike Path; thence northeasterly on Curtis Corner Rd to Saugatucket Rd; thence easterly on Saugatucket Rd to North Rd; thence southerly on North Rd to Kingstown Rd; thence southeasterly on Kingstown Rd to the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line; thence southerly on the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line to the line extending from Smelt Brook; thence northwesterly on Smelt Brook to Browns Brook; thence northerly on Browns Brook to Commodore Perry Highway; thence easterly on Commodore Perry Highway to Post Rd; thence northerly on Post Rd to South Rd; thence northwesterly on South Rd to Allen Ave; thence easterly on Allen Ave to Rodman St; thence northerly on Rodman St to the William C. O’Neill Bike Path; thence westerly on William C. O’Neill Bike Path to census block 440090512012016; thence westerly between the boundary lines of census blocks 440090512012016 — 440090512012015 and 440090512012005 - - 440090512012014 to census block 440090512012005; thence northwesterly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440090512012005 to Curtis Corner Rd; thence northeasterly on Curtis Corner Rd to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-fourth representative district shall consist of that part of the town of South Kingstown known as Gardner Island, Plato Island and Beef Island.
  
  The thirty-fourth representative district shall also consist of that part of the town of Narragansett bounded by a line beginning at the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line and Mumford Rd; thence southeasterly on Mumford Rd to Kingstown Rd; thence easterly on Kingstown Rd to Strathmore Rd; thence northerly on Strathmore Rd to census block 440090515031005; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090515031005 — 440090515031044 to Little Neck Pond; thence northerly on Little Neck Pond to Anne Hoxie Ln; thence easterly on Anne Hoxie Ln to Boston Neck Rd; thence southerly on Boston Neck Rd to Narragansett Ave; thence easterly on the extension of Narragansett Ave to the Atlantic Ocean and the Narragansett boundary line; thence southerly and westerly on the Narragansett boundary line to the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line; thence northerly on the South Kingstown - - Narragansett boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-fifth district: The thirty-fifth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of South Kingstown bounded by a line beginning at the Exeter — Richmond — South Kingstown boundary point; thence southerly on the Richmond — South Kingstown boundary line to the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line; thence southerly on the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line to census block 440090513041031; thence northeasterly and easterly, on the northern boundary line of census block 440090513041031 to census block 440090513041037; thence easterly and southerly on the northern and eastern boundary line of census block 440090513041037 to Sand Plains Trl; thence easterly on Sand Plains Trl to Red House Rd; thence northeasterly on Red House Rd to Ministerial Rd; thence northerly on Ministerial Rd to Alewife Brook; thence easterly on Alewife Brook to Tucker Pond continuing on the southern boundary of census block 440090513041018 to census block 440090513041017; thence southeasterly on the southern boundary line of census block 440090513041017 to US Highway 1; thence southwesterly on US Highway 1 to Matunuck Beach Rd; thence southerly on Matunuck Beach Rd to Sycamore Ln; thence easterly on Sycamore Ln to census block 440090513021017; thence easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090513021003 — 440090513021017 to Potters Pond; thence southerly on Potters Pond to census block 440090513021041; thence southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090513021041 — 440090513021044 to the Atlantic Ocean; thence easterly on the shoreline to South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line; thence northeasterly on the South Kingstown — Narragansett boundary line to the line extending from Smelt Brook; thence northwesterly on Smelt Brook to Browns Brook; thence northerly on Browns Brook to Commodore Perry Highway; thence easterly on Commodore Perry Highway to Post Rd; thence northerly on Post Rd to South Rd; thence northwesterly on South Rd to Allen Ave; thence easterly on Allen Ave to Rodman St; thence northerly on Rodman St to the William C. O’Neill Bike Path; thence westerly on William C. O’Neill Bike Path to census block 440090512012016; thence westerly between the boundary line of census blocks 440090512012016 — 440090512012015 and 440090512012005 — 440090512012014 to census block 440090512012005; thence northwesterly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440090512012005 to Curtis Corner Rd; thence northeasterly on Curtis Corner Rd to the William C. O’Neill Bike Path; thence westerly on the William C. O’Neill Bike Path to South Rd; thence northerly on South Rd to Kingstown Rd; thence easterly on Kingstown Rd to Old North Rd; thence northerly on Old North Rd to the Exeter — South Kingstown boundary line; thence westerly on the Exeter — South Kingstown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-sixth district: The thirty-sixth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Westerly bounded by a line beginning at the Westerly — Charlestown boundary line and Post Rd; thence westerly on Post Rd to Dunns Corner Rd; thence northerly on Dunns Corner Rd to census block 440090509012064; thence westerly and southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090509012064 - 440090509012063 to census block 40090509012057; thence southerly, westerly, and northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090509012057 —440090509012025, 440090509012057 — 440090509012027, 440090509012057 — 440090509012061 and 440090509012057 — 440090509012062 to Dunns Corner Rd; thence northerly on Dunns Corner Rd to Pound Rd; thence westerly and northerly on Pound Rd to census block 440090509012009; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090509012009 — 440090509012008 to Chapman Pond; thence northerly on the eastern shoreline of Chapman Pond through Aguntaug Brook to the Amtrak RR; thence northeasterly on the Amtrak RR to S Main St; thence southerly on S Main St to Bradford Rd; thence southwesterly on Bradford Rd to Woody Hill Rd; thence southeasterly on Woody Hill Rd to Woody Hill Rd Extension; thence southerly on Woody Hill Rd Extension to census block 440090509022007; thence easterly on the northern boundary line of census block 440090509022007 to Church St; thence southerly on Church St to the Westerly — Charlestown boundary line; thence southerly on the Westerly — Charlestown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-sixth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of South Kingstown bounded by a line beginning at the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line and Shannock Rd; thence northerly on the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line to census block 440090513041026; thence northeasterly and easterly on the northern boundary line of census block 440090513041031 to census block 440090513041037; thence easterly and southerly on the northern and eastern boundary line of census block 440090513041037 to Sand Plains Trl; thence easterly on Sand Plains Trl to Red House Rd; thence northeasterly on Red House Rd to Ministerial Rd; thence northerly on Ministerial Rd to Alewife Brook; thence easterly on Alewife Brook to Tucker Pond continuing on the southern boundary of census block 440090513041018 to census block 440090513041017; thence southeasterly on the southern boundary line of census block 440090513041017 to US Highway 1; thence southwesterly on US Highway 1 to Matunuck Beach Rd; thence southerly on Matunuck Beach Rd to Sycamore Ln; thence easterly on Sycamore Ln to census block 440090513021017; thence easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090513021003 — 440090513021017 to Potters Pond; thence southerly on Potters Pond to census block 440090513021041; thence southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090513021041 — 440090513021044 to the Atlantic Ocean; thence southwesterly on the shoreline to the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line; thence northerly on the Charlestown — South Kingstown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-sixth district shall also consist of all of the town Charlestown.
  
  The thirty-sixth district shall also consist of all of the town of New Shoreham.
  
  Thirty-seventh district: The thirty-seventh representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Westerly bounded by a line beginning at the Westerly — Charlestown boundary line and Post Rd; thence westerly on Post Rd to Dunns Corner Rd; thence northerly on Dunns Corner Rd to census block 440090509012064; thence westerly and southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090509012064 — 440090509012063 to census block 44090509012057; thence southerly, westerly, and northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090509012057 —440090509012025, 440090509012057 — 440090509012027, 440090509012057 — 440090509012061 and 440090509012057 — 440090509012062 to Dunns Corner Rd; thence northerly on Dunns Corner Rd to Pound Rd; thence westerly and northerly on Pound Rd to census block 440090509012009; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440090509012009 — 440090509012008 to Chapman Pond; thence northerly on the eastern shoreline of Chapman Pond through Aguntaug Brook to the Amtrak RR; thence westerly on the Amtrak RR to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence southerly and westerly on the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line to the Atlantic Ocean; thence easterly on the Westerly boundary line to the Westerly — Charlestown boundary line; thence northerly on the Westerly — Charlestown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-eighth district: The thirty-eighth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Westerly bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line and the Amtrak RR; thence easterly and northerly on the Amtrak RR to S Main St; thence southerly on S Main St to Bradford Rd; thence southwesterly on Bradford Rd to Woody Hill Rd; thence southeasterly on Woody Hill Rd to Woody Hill Rd Extension; thence southerly on Woody Hill Rd Extension to census block 440090509022007; thence easterly on the northern boundary line of census block 440090509022007 to Church St; thence southerly on Church St to the Westerly — Charlestown boundary line; thence northerly on the Westerly — Charlestown boundary line to the Hopkinton — Westerly boundary line; thence westerly and northerly on the Hopkinton — Westerly boundary line to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence westerly and southerly on the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-eighth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Hopkinton bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line and Camp Yawgoog Rd; thence easterly, southerly and northeasterly on Camp Yawgoog Rd to Spring St; thence southerly on Spring St to Wincheck Pond Rd; thence southerly and easterly on Wincheck Pond Rd to Spring St; thence easterly on Spring St to Sawmill Rd; thence northerly on Sawmill Rd to Dye Hill Rd; thence easterly on Dye Hill Rd to Fairview Ave; thence southeasterly on Fairview Ave to Bank St; thence southwesterly on Bank St to Main St; thence southwesterly on Main St to Brushy Brook; thence southerly on Brushy Brook to the Hopkinton — Richmond boundary line; thence southerly on the Hopkinton — Richmond boundary line to the Hopkinton — Charlestown boundary line; thence southerly on the Hopkinton — Charlestown boundary line to the Hopkinton — Westerly boundary line; thence westerly and northerly on the Hopkinton — Westerly boundary line to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence northerly on the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Thirty-ninth district: The thirty-ninth district shall consist of all of the town of Richmond.
  
  The thirty-ninth district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Hopkinton bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line and Camp Yawgoog Rd; thence easterly, southerly and northeasterly on Camp Yawgoog Rd to Spring St; thence southerly on Spring St to Wincheck Pond Rd; thence southerly and easterly on Wincheck Pond Rd to Spring St; thence easterly on Spring St to Sawmill Rd; thence northerly on Sawmill Rd to Dye Hill Rd; thence easterly on Dye Hill Rd to Fairview Ave; thence southeasterly on Fairview Ave to Bank St; thence southwesterly on Bank St to Main St; thence southwesterly on Main St to Brushy Brook; thence southerly on Brushy Brook to the Hopkinton — Richmond boundary line; thence northerly on the Hopkinton — Richmond boundary line to the Exeter — Hopkinton boundary line; thence westerly on the Hopkinton — Richmond boundary line to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence southerly on the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The thirty-ninth district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Exeter bounded by a line beginning at the Exeter — South Kingstown boundary line and South County Trail; thence northerly on South County Trail to South Rd; thence northerly on South Rd to census block 440090505003086; thence southeasterly on the northern boundary line of census blocks 440090505003092 and 440090505003091 to the Exeter — North Kingstown boundary line; thence northerly on the Exeter — North Kingstown boundary line to the East Greenwich — Exeter boundary line; thence westerly on the East Greenwich — Exeter boundary line to the West Greenwich — Exeter boundary line; thence westerly on the West Greenwich — Exeter boundary line to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence southerly on the Rhode Island - Connecticut boundary line to the Exeter — Hopkinton boundary line; thence easterly on the Exeter — Hopkinton boundary line to the Exeter — Richmond boundary line; thence easterly and southerly on the Exeter — Richmond boundary line to the Exeter — South Kingstown boundary line; thence easterly on the Exeter — South Kingstown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fortieth district: The fortieth representative district shall consist of all of the town of Foster.
  
  The fortieth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Glocester bounded by a line beginning at the Glocester — Scituate boundary line and Sawmill Rd; thence northerly on Sawmill Rd to Putnam Pike; thence southeasterly on Putnam Pike to the Glocester — Smithfield boundary line; thence northerly on the Glocester — Smithfield boundary line to the Burrillville — Glocester boundary line; thence westerly on the Burrillville — Glocester boundary line to Reservoir Rd; thence southerly on Reservoir Rd to Putnam Pike; thence westerly on Putnam pike to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence southerly on the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line to the Glocester — Foster boundary line; thence easterly on the Glocester — Foster boundary line to the Glocester — Scituate boundary line; thence easterly on the Glocester — Scituate boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The fortieth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Coventry bounded by a line beginning at the Foster — Coventry boundary line and Victory Highway; thence southerly on Victory Highway to the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line; thence westerly on the Coventry — West Greenwich boundary line to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence northerly on the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line to the Foster — Coventry boundary line; thence easterly on the Foster — Coventry boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Forty-first district: The forty-first representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at the Johnston — Cranston boundary line and Comstock Pkwy; thence southerly on Comstock Pkwy to S Comstock Pkwy; thence southerly on S Comstock Pkwy to census block 440070145012036; thence southwesterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070145012036 — 440070145012014 and 440070145012036 — 440070145012037 to 440070145013004; thence southerly and southwesterly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440070145013004 to Furnace Hill Brook; thence southeasterly on Furnace Hill Brook to census block 440070145013048; thence southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070145013048 — 440070145013025 to Hope Rd; thence southwesterly on Hope Rd to Burlingame Rd; thence easterly on Burlingame Rd to Lippitt Brook; thence southerly on Lippitt Brook to the Cranston — Coventry boundary line; thence westerly on the Cranston — Coventry boundary line to the Scituate — Cranston boundary line; thence northerly on the Scituate — Cranston boundary line to the Johnston — Cranston boundary line; thence easterly on the Johnston — Cranston boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The forty-first representative district shall also consist of all of the town of Scituate.
  
  Forty-second district: The forty-second representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Johnston bounded by a line beginning at the Johnston — Providence boundary line and Plainfield St; thence southerly on Plainfield St to Morgan Ave; thence westerly on Morgan Ave to School St; thence southwesterly on School St to census block 440070125001021; thence northerly on the eastern boundary line of census blocks 440070125001021 and 440070125001014 to Downing Dr; thence northerly on Downing Dr to Central Ave; thence northeasterly on Central Ave to Alden St; thence northerly on Alden St to Boundary Ave; thence easterly on Boundary Ave to Harding Ave; thence northerly on Harding Ave to York Rd; thence easterly on York Rd to census block 440070124021024; thence northerly and easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070124021024 — 440070124021025 and 440070124021024 — 440070124021027 to the Providence — Johnston boundary line; thence northerly on the Johnston — Providence boundary line to Hartford Ave; thence northwesterly on Hartford Ave to the Scituate — Johnston boundary line; thence southerly on the Scituate — Johnston boundary line to the Johnston — Cranston boundary line; thence easterly and northeasterly on the Johnston — Cranston boundary line to the Providence — Johnston boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Providence — Johnston boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The forty-second representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Cranston bounded by a line beginning at the Johnston — Cranston boundary line and Atwood Ave; thence southeasterly on Atwood Ave to Royal Ave; thence southerly on Royal Ave to Cannon St; thence easterly on Cannon St to Yard St; thence southerly on Yard St to Elena St; thence westerly on Elena St to Village Ave; thence northwesterly on Village Ave to Harcourt St; thence southwesterly on Harcourt St to census block 440070148003010; thence westerly and southerly on the northern and western boundary line of census block 440070148003010 to census block 440070148003022; thence westerly on the northern boundary line of census blocks 440070148003022 and 440070148003032 to Arrow Way; thence southerly on Arrow Way to Scituate Ave; thence westerly on Scituate Ave to I-295; thence northerly on I-295 to Meshanticut Brook; thence easterly on Meshanticut Brook to census block 440070148002024; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070148002024 — 440070148002027, 440070148002024 — 440070148002025, 440070148002025 — 440070148002014 and 440070148002025 — 440070148002011 to the Johnston — Cranston boundary line; thence easterly on the Johnston — Cranston boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Forty-third district: The forty-third representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Johnston bounded by a line beginning at the Smithfield — Johnston boundary line and Sanderson Rd; thence southerly on Sanderson Rd to Brown Ave; thence southwesterly on Brown Ave to Hartford Ave; thence easterly on Hartford Ave to the Johnston — Providence boundary line; thence northerly and easterly on the Johnston — Providence boundary line to the North Providence — Johnston boundary line; thence northerly on the North Providence — Johnston boundary line to the Smithfield — Johnston boundary line; thence westerly on the Smithfield — Johnston boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Forty-fourth district: The forty-fourth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Lincoln bounded by a line beginning at the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line and Limerock Rd; thence easterly on Limerock Rd to Wilbur Rd; thence northeasterly on Wilbur Rd to State Route 146; thence southerly on State Route 146 to the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line to the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line; thence northerly on the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The forty-fourth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Johnston bounded by a line beginning at the Smithfield — Johnston boundary line and Sanderson Rd; thence southerly on Sanderson Rd to Brown Ave; thence southwesterly on Brown Ave to Hartford Ave; thence westerly on Hartford Ave to the Scituate — Johnston boundary line; thence northerly on the Scituate — Johnston boundary line to the Smithfield — Johnston boundary line; thence easterly on the Smithfield — Johnston boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The forty-fourth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Smithfield bounded by a line beginning at the Smithfield — Johnston boundary line and the Glocester — Smithfield boundary line; thence northerly on the Glocester — Smithfield boundary line to Smith Ave; thence northeasterly on Smith Ave to Putnam Pike; thence easterly on Putnam Pike to I-295; thence northerly on I-295 to Douglas Pike; thence southeasterly on Douglas Pike to Limerock Rd; thence northeasterly on Limerock Rd to the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line; thence southerly on the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line to the Smithfield — North Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Smithfield — North Providence boundary line to the Smithfield — Johnston boundary line: thence westerly on the Smithfield — Johnston boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Forty-fifth district: The forty-fifth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Lincoln bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the North Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line and Sayles Hill Rd; thence northeasterly on Sayles Hill Rd to Old River Rd; thence southeasterly on Old River Rd to I-295; thence easterly on I-295 to the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line; thence northerly on the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line to the North Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line; thence southerly on the North Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The forty-fifth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Cumberland bounded by a line beginning at the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line and George Washington Highway; thence easterly on the George Washington Highway to Mendon Rd; thence southerly on Mendon Rd to Angell Rd; thence northeasterly on Angell Rd to census block 440070114051005; thence northwesterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070114051005 — 40070114051006 to census block 440070114051004; thence easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070114051005 — 440070114051004 to the utility right of way; thence northwesterly on the utility right of way to Pound Rd; thence easterly on Pound Rd to Little Pond County Rd; thence northerly on Little Pond County Rd to Nate Whipple Highway; thence westerly on Nate Whipple Highway to Mendon Rd; thence northerly on Mendon Rd to W Wrentham Rd; thence northeasterly on W Wrentham Rd to the utility right of way; thence northwesterly on the utility right of way to the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line; thence southwesterly on the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line to the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Forty-sixth district: The forty-sixth district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Lincoln bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line and the State Route 146; thence northerly on the State Route 146 to Wilbur Rd; thence southwesterly on Wilbur Rd to the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line; thence northerly on the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line to the North Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line; thence northerly on the North Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line to Sayles Hill Rd; thence northeasterly on Sayles Hill Rd to Old River Rd; thence southeasterly on Old River Rd to I-295; thence easterly on 1-295 to the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line; thence southerly on the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line to the Lincoln — Central Falls boundary line; thence westerly and southerly on the Lincoln — Central Falls boundary line to the Lincoln — Pawtucket boundary line; thence westerly on the Lincoln — Pawtucket boundary line to the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The forty-sixth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Pawtucket bounded by a line beginning at the Lincoln — Pawtucket boundary line and Smithfield Ave; thence southerly on Smithfield Ave to Chandler Ave; thence easterly on Chandler Ave to Fairlawn Ave; thence southerly on Fairlawn Ave to Mineral Spring Ave; thence easterly on Mineral Spring Ave to the Moshassuck River; thence northerly on the Moshassuck River to the Lincoln — Pawtucket boundary line; thence westerly on the Lincoln — Pawtucket boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Forty-seventh district: The forty-seventh representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Burrillville bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and Sherman Farm Rd; thence westerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence southerly on the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line to the Burrillville — Glocester boundary line; thence easterly on the Burrillville — Glocester boundary line to Cooper Hill Rd; thence northwesterly on Cooper Hill Rd to census block 440070130024026; thence northerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070130024026 — 440070130024017 to Tarklin Rd; thence westerly on Tarklin Rd to Mapleville Main St; thence westerly on Mapleville Main St to Clear River; thence northerly on Clear River and Branch River to Victory Hwy; thence southwesterly on Victory Hwy to Joslin Rd; thence northerly on Joslin Rd to Spring Lake Rd; thence northwesterly on Spring Lake Rd to W Ironstone Rd; thence westerly on W Ironstone Rd to Sherman Farm Rd; thence northeasterly on Sherman Farm Rd to the point of origin.
  
  The forty-seventh representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Glocester bounded by a line beginning at the Burrillville — Glocester boundary line and Reservoir Rd; thence westerly on the Burrillville — Glocester boundary line to the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line; thence southerly on the Rhode Island — Connecticut boundary line to Putnam Pike; thence easterly on Putnam Pike to Reservoir Rd; thence northerly on Reservoir Rd to the point of origin.
  
  Forty-eighth district: The forty-eighth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of North Smithfield bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and St Paul St; thence westerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the Burrillville — North Smithfield boundary line; thence southerly on the Burrillville — North Smithfield boundary line to the North Smithfield — Smithfield boundary line; thence easterly on the North Smithfield — Smithfield boundary line to the North Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line; thence northerly on the North Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line to the North Smithfield — Woonsocket boundary line; thence northwesterly on the North Smithfield — Woonsocket boundary line to Great Rd; thence northwesterly on Great Rd to St Paul St; thence northeasterly on St Paul St to the point of origin.
  
  The forty-eighth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Burrillville bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and Sherman Farm Rd; thence southerly on Sherman Farm Rd to W Ironstone Rd; thence easterly on W Ironstone Rd to Spring Lake Rd; thence southerly on Spring Lake Rd to Joslin Rd; thence southerly on Joslin Rd to Victory Hwy; thence northeasterly on Victory Hwy to Branch River; thence southerly on Branch River and Clear River to Mapleville Main St; thence easterly on Mapleville Main St to Tarklin Rd; thence easterly on Tarklin Rd to census block 440070130024017; thence southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070130024017 — 440070130024026 to Cooper Hill Rd; thence southerly on Cooper Hill Rd to the Burrillville — Glocester boundary line; thence easterly on the Burrillville — Glocester boundary line to the Burrillville — North Smithfield boundary line; thence northerly on the Burrillville — North Smithfield boundary line to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence easterly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Forty-ninth district: The forty-ninth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Woonsocket bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and Rathbun St; thence westerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the North Smithfield — Woonsocket boundary line; thence southerly and westerly on the North Smithfield — Woonsocket boundary line to railroad tracks; thence northeasterly on railroad tracks to Olo St; thence easterly on Olo St to Center St; thence southerly on Center St to South St; thence southeasterly on South St to S Main St; thence northeasterly on S Main St to the Blackstone River; thence easterly and northeasterly on the Blackstone River to Court St; thence southeasterly on Court St to Hamlet Ave; thence easterly on Hamlet Ave to Cumberland St; thence northwesterly on Cumberland St to Cass Ave; thence easterly on Cass Ave to Dulude Ave; thence northerly on Dulude Ave to census block 440070183001006; thence easterly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070183001017 — 440070183001006 and 440070183001017 — 440070183001005 to Heroux Ave; thence northerly on Heroux Ave to Elm St; thence westerly and northwesterly on Elm St to E School St; thence westerly on E School St to Rathbun St; thence northerly on Rathbun St to the point of origin.
  
  The forty-ninth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of North Smithfield bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and Saint Paul St; thence southwesterly on Saint Paul St to Great Rd; thence southeasterly on Great Rd to the North Smithfield — Woonsocket boundary line; thence northerly on the North Smithfield — Woonsocket boundary line to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence westerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fiftieth district: The fiftieth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Woonsocket bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line and Mendon Rd; thence northwesterly on Mendon Rd to Cumberland Hill Rd; thence northwesterly on Cumberland Hill Rd to Hamlet Ave; thence westerly on Hamlet Ave to Court St; thence westerly on Court St to the Blackstone River; thence southerly and westerly on the Blackstone River to S Main St; thence southwesterly on S Main St to South St; thence northwesterly on South St to Center St; thence northerly on Center St to Olo St; thence westerly on Olo St to railroad tracks; thence southwesterly on railroad tracks to the North Smithfield — Woonsocket boundary line; thence southeasterly on the North Smithfield — Woonsocket boundary line to the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line; thence northeasterly on the on the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fifty-first district: The fifty-first representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Woonsocket bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and Rathbun St; thence southerly on Rathbun St to East School St; thence easterly on East School St to Elm St; thence southeasterly on Elm St to Heroux Ave; thence southerly on Heroux Ave to census block 440070183001017; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070183001017 — 440070183001006 and 440070183001017 — 440070183001005 to Dulude Ave; thence southerly on Dulude Ave to Cass Ave; thence westerly on Cass Ave to Cumberland St; thence southerly on Cumberland St to Cumberland Hill Rd; thence southeasterly on Cumberland Hill Rd to the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence westerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The fifty-first representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Cumberland bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line; thence southwesterly on the Woonsocket — Cumberland boundary line to the utility right of way; thence southeasterly on the utility right of way to W Wrentham Rd; thence northerly on W Wrentham Rd to Pine Swamp Rd; thence easterly on Pine Swamp Rd to Little St; thence northerly on Little St to Grants Mill Rd; thence easterly on Grants Mill Rd to Cook Rd; thence northeasterly on Cook Rd to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence westerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fifty-second district: The fifty-second representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Cumberland bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and Dexter St; thence westerly on Dexter St to High St; thence northerly on High St to Diamond Hill Rd; thence northerly on Diamond Hill Rd to I-295; thence westerly on I-295 to the utility right of way; thence northwesterly on the utility right of way to Pound Rd; thence easterly on Pound Rd to Little Pond County Rd; thence northerly on Little Pond County Rd to Nate Whipple Highway; thence westerly on Nate Whipple Highway to Mendon Rd; thence northerly on Mendon Rd to W Wrentham Rd; thence northerly on W Wrentham Rd to Pine Swamp Rd; thence easterly on Pine Swamp Rd to Little St; thence northerly on Little St to Grants Mill Rd; thence easterly on Grants Mill Rd to Cook Rd; thence northerly on Cook Rd to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence easterly and southerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fifty-third district: The fifty-third representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Glocester bounded by a line beginning at the Glocester — Scituate boundary line and Sawmill Rd; thence northerly on Sawmill Rd to Putnam Pike; thence southeasterly on Putnam Pike to the Glocester — Smithfield boundary line; thence southerly on the Glocester — Smithfield boundary line to the Glocester — Scituate boundary line; thence westerly on the Glocester — Scituate boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The fifty-third representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Smithfield bounded by a line beginning at the Glocester — Smithfield boundary line and Smith Ave; thence northeasterly on Smith Ave to Putnam Pike; thence easterly on Putnam Pike to I-295; thence northerly on I-295 to Douglas Pike; thence southeasterly on Douglas Pike to Limerock Rd; thence northeasterly on Limerock Rd to the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line; thence northerly on the Smithfield — Lincoln boundary line to the North Smithfield — Smithfield boundary line; thence westerly on the North Smithfield — Smithfield boundary line to line to the Glocester — Smithfield boundary line; thence southerly on the Glocester — Smithfield boundary line point of origin.
  
  Fifty-fourth district: The fifty-fourth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of North Providence bounded by a line beginning at the North Providence — Providence boundary line and Hillside Dr; thence westerly on Hillside Dr to Longwood Ave; thence northwesterly on Longwood Ave to Woodbine St; thence northerly on Woodbine St to Sherman Ave; thence westerly on Sherman Ave to High Service Ave; thence northerly on High Service Ave to Superior View Blvd; thence westerly on Superior View Blvd to Lookout Ave; thence southerly on Lookout Ave to Smith St; thence southeasterly on Smith St to Homewood Ave; thence southerly on Homewood Ave to Olney Ave; thence westerly on Olney Ave to Belcourt Ave; thence southerly on Belcourt Ave to the northern boundary line of Rhode Island College; thence westerly on the northern boundary line of Rhode Island College to Fruit Hill Ave; thence southwesterly on Fruit Hill Ave to Lyman Ave; thence westerly on Lyman Ave to Woonasquatucket Ave; thence northwesterly on Woonasquatucket Ave to Testa Dr; thence westerly on Testa Dr and its extension to the Johnston — North Providence boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Johnston — North Providence boundary line to the Smithfield — North Providence boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Smithfield — North Providence boundary line to the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line to Douglas Ave; thence southeasterly on Douglas Ave to Wenscott Ln; thence southwesterly on Wenscott Ln to Meadow View Blvd; thence easterly and southwesterly on Meadow View Blvd to Rayna Rd; thence southerly on Rayna Rd to Smithfield Rd; thence southeasterly on Smithfield Rd to the North Providence — Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the North Providence — Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fifty-fifth district: The fifty-fifth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of North Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line and Douglas Ave; thence southeasterly on Douglas Ave to Wenscott Ln; thence southwesterly on Wenscott Ln to Meadow View Blvd; thence easterly and southwesterly on Meadow View Blvd to Rayna Rd; thence southerly on Rayna Rd to Smithfield Rd; thence southeasterly on Smithfield Rd to the North Providence — Providence boundary line; thence northeasterly on the North Providence boundary line to the North Providence — Pawtucket boundary line; thence northerly on North Providence — Pawtucket boundary line to the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Lincoln — North Providence boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fifty-sixth district: The fifty-sixth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Central Falls bounded by a line beginning at the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line and Roosevelt Ave; thence southerly on Roosevelt Ave to Charles St; thence westerly on Charles St to Sacred Heart Ave; thence westerly on Sacred Heart Ave to Railroad St; thence northerly on Railroad St to Foundry St; thence westerly on Foundry St to Broad St; thence northerly on Broad St to Cowden St; thence westerly on Cowden St to Washington St; thence northwesterly on Washington St to Hunt St; thence southwesterly on Hunt St to W Hunt St; thence westerly on W Hunt St to Lonsdale Ave; thence southerly on Lonsdale Ave to Cleveland St; thence westerly on Cleveland St to the Central Falls — Lincoln boundary line; thence southerly on the Central Falls — Lincoln boundary line to the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line; thence easterly and northerly on the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fifty-seventh district: The fifty-seventh representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Cumberland bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and Dexter St; thence westerly on Dexter St to High St; thence northerly on High St to Diamond Hill Rd; thence northerly on Diamond Hill Rd to I-295; thence westerly on I-295 to the utility right of way; thence southeasterly on the utility right of way to census block 440070114051005; thence westerly and southerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440070114051005 — 440070114051004 and 440070114051005 — 440070114051006 to Angell Rd; thence southwesterly on Angell Rd to Mendon Rd; thence northerly on Mendon Rd to George Washington Highway; thence westerly on George Washington Highway to the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Lincoln — Cumberland boundary line to the Cumberland — Central Falls boundary line; thence easterly and southerly on the Cumberland - - Central Falls boundary line to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence northerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The fifty-seventh representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Central Falls bounded by a line beginning at the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line and the Amtrak RR; thence southwesterly on the Amtrak RR to High St; thence northerly on High St to Blackstone St; thence westerly on Blackstone St to Broad St; thence northerly on Broad St to Cottage St; thence westerly on Cottage St to Hunt St; thence southwesterly on Hunt St to W Hunt St; thence southwesterly on W Hunt St to Lonsdale Ave; thence southerly on Lonsdale Ave to Cleveland St; thence westerly on Cleveland St to the Central Falls — Lincoln boundary line; thence northerly and easterly on the Central Falls — Lincoln boundary line to the Cumberland — Central Falls boundary line; thence easterly and southerly on the Cumberland — Central Falls boundary line to the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line; thence southerly on the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fifty-eighth district: The fifty-eighth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Pawtucket bounded by a line beginning at the Lincoln — Pawtucket boundary line and Smithfield Ave; thence southerly on Smithfield Ave to Chandler Ave; thence easterly on Chandler Ave to Fairlawn Ave; thence southerly on Fairlawn Ave to Mineral Spring Ave; thence easterly on Mineral Spring Ave to the Moshassuck River; thence northerly on the Moshassuck River to the Lincoln — Pawtucket boundary line; thence easterly on the Lincoln — Pawtucket boundary line to the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line; thence easterly on the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line to the Blackstone River; thence southerly on the Blackstone River to I-95; thence westerly on I-95 to George St; thence northerly on George St to Church St; thence westerly on Church St; to Mineral Spring Ave; thence westerly on Mineral Spring Ave to Lonsdale Ave; thence southerly on Lonsdale Ave to Thurston St; thence southwesterly on Thurston St to I-95; thence southwesterly on I-95 to the Pawtucket — Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Pawtucket — Providence boundary line to the Pawtucket — North Providence boundary line; thence northerly on the Pawtucket — North Providence boundary line to the Lincoln — Pawtucket boundary line; thence easterly on the Lincoln — Pawtucket boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Fifty-ninth district: The fifty-ninth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Pawtucket bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Pawtucket — Providence boundary line and I-95; thence easterly on the Pawtucket — Providence boundary line to the Seekonk River; thence northerly on the Seekonk River to I-95; thence westerly on I-95 to George St; thence northerly on George St to Church St; thence westerly on Church St to Mineral Spring Ave; thence westerly on Mineral Spring Ave to Lonsdale Ave; thence southerly on Lonsdale Ave to Thurston St; thence southwesterly on Thurston St to I-95; thence southwesterly on I-95 to the point of origin.
  
  Sixtieth district: The sixtieth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Pawtucket bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and Newport Ave; thence southerly on Newport Ave to Cottage St; thence southwesterly on Cottage St to Mendon Ave; thence southerly on Mendon Ave to Central Ave; thence easterly on Central Ave to York Ave; thence southerly on York Ave to Armistice Blvd; thence westerly on Armistice Blvd to George Bennett Hwy; thence northerly on George Bennett Hwy to Central Ave; thence southwesterly on Central Ave to Cottage St; thence southwesterly on Cottage St to Exchange St; thence westerly on Exchange St to Broadway; thence southwesterly on Broadway to the Blackstone River; thence northerly on the Blackstone River to the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line; thence northerly on the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence easterly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The sixtieth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Central Falls bounded by a line beginning at the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line and the Amtrak RR; thence southwesterly on the Amtrak RR to High St; thence northerly on High St to Blackstone St; thence westerly on Blackstone St to Broad St; thence northerly on Broad St to Cottage St; thence westerly on Cottage St to Hunt St; thence southwesterly on Hunt St to Washington St; thence southeasterly on Washington St to Cowden St; thence easterly on Cowden St to Broad St; thence southerly on Broad St to Foundry St; thence easterly on Foundry St to Railroad St; thence southerly on Railroad St to Sacred Heart Ave; thence easterly on Sacred Heart Ave to Charles St; thence easterly on Charles St to Roosevelt Ave; thence northerly on Roosevelt Ave to the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line; thence northerly on the Central Falls — Pawtucket boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Sixty-first district: The sixty-first representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Pawtucket bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and Newport Ave; thence southerly on Newport Ave to Cottage St; thence southwesterly on Cottage St to Mendon Ave; thence southerly on Mendon Ave to Central Ave; thence easterly on Central Ave to York Ave; thence southerly on York Ave to Balch St; thence easterly on Balch St to Burgess Ave; thence northerly on Burgess Ave to Empire St; thence easterly on Empire St to Bloomfield St; thence southerly on Bloomfield St to Federal St; thence easterly on Federal St to Gates St; thence easterly on Gates St to Oswald St; thence northerly on Oswald St to Armistice Blvd; thence southeasterly on Armistice Blvd to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence northerly and westerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Sixty-second district: The sixty-second representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Pawtucket bounded by a line beginning at I-95 and Prospect St; thence southeasterly on Prospect St to census block 440070171003019 and the utility right of way; thence northeasterly on the utility right of way to the railroad tracks; thence southerly on the railroad tracks to the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line; thence easterly on the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line to Ten Mile River; thence northerly on the Ten Mile River to Armistice Blvd; thence northwesterly on Armistice Blvd to Oswald St; thence southerly on Oswald St to Gates St; thence westerly on Gates St to Federal St; thence westerly on Federal St to Bloomfield St; thence northerly on Bloomfield St to Empire St; thence westerly on Empire St to Burgess Ave; thence southerly on Burgess Ave to Balch St; thence westerly on Balch St to York Ave; thence northerly on York Ave to Armistice Blvd; thence westerly on Armistice Blvd to George Bennett Hwy; thence northerly on George Bennett Hwy to Central Ave; thence southwesterly on Central Ave to Cottage St; thence southwesterly on Cottage St to Exchange St; thence westerly on Exchange St to Broadway; thence southwesterly on Broadway to the Blackstone River; thence southerly on the Blackstone River and the Seekonk River to I-95; thence northeasterly on I-95 to the point of origin.
  
  Sixty-third district: The sixty-third representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of East Providence bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and I-195; thence westerly on I-195 to Broadway; thence northerly on Broadway to N Broadway; thence northerly on N Broadway to Central Ave; thence northwesterly on Central Ave to Massasoit Ave; thence northeasterly on Massasoit Ave to Dexter Rd; thence northwesterly on Dexter Rd to the railroad tracks; thence northeasterly on the railroad tracks to Omega Pond; thence northwesterly on Omega Pond to the New York New Haven and Hartford RR; thence northerly on the New York New Haven and Hartford RR to the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line; thence easterly on the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence southerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The sixty-third representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Pawtucket bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line to Ten Mile River; thence northerly on the Ten Mile River to Armistice Blvd; thence southeasterly on Armistice Blvd to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence southerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Sixty-fourth district: The sixty-fourth representative district shall consist of all of the part of the city of East Providence bounded by a line beginning at Veterans Memorial Pkwy and S Broadway; thence northerly on S Broadway to Martin St; thence easterly on Martin St to Maxfield Ave; thence southerly on Maxfield Ave to Hazard Ave; thence easterly on Hazard Ave to Pawtucket Ave; thence northerly on Pawtucket Ave to I-195; thence westerly on I-195 to Broadway; thence northerly on Broadway to N Broadway; thence northerly on N Broadway to Central Ave; thence northwesterly on Central Ave to Massasoit Ave; thence northeasterly on Massasoit Ave to Dexter Rd; thence northwesterly on Dexter Rd to the railroad tracks; thence northeasterly on the railroad tracks to Omega Pond; thence northwesterly on Omega Pond to New York New Haven and Hartford RR; thence northerly on the New York New Haven and Hartford RR to the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line; thence westerly on the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line to the Seekonk River; thence southerly on the Seekonk River to the Providence — East Providence boundary line; thence southerly on the Providence — East Providence boundary line to the line extending from Watchemoket Cove; thence northerly on the line extending from Watchemoket Cove to Veterans Memorial Pkwy; thence southeasterly on Veterans Memorial Pkwy to the point of origin.
  
  The sixty-fourth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Pawtucket bounded by a line beginning at I-95 and Prospect St; thence southeasterly on Prospect St to census block 440070171003019 and the utility right of way; thence northeasterly on the utility right of way to the railroad tracks; thence southerly on the railroad tracks to the Pawtucket — East Providence Boundary line; thence westerly on the Pawtucket — East Providence boundary line to the Seekonk River; thence northerly on the Seekonk River to I-95; thence northeasterly on I-95 to the point of origin.
  
  Sixty-fifth district: The sixty-fifth representative district shall consist of all of the part of the city of East Providence bounded by a line beginning at Veterans Memorial Pkwy and S Broadway; thence northeasterly on S Broadway to Martin St; thence easterly on Martin St to Maxfield Ave; thence southerly on Maxfield Ave to Hazard Ave; thence easterly on Hazard Ave to Pawtucket Ave; thence northerly on Pawtucket Ave to I-195; thence easterly on I-195 to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence southerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to Mink St; thence southerly on Mink St to Wampanoag Trl; thence southerly on Wampanoag Trl to Socony Rd; thence westerly on Socony Rd to census block 440070105024012; thence southwesterly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440070105024012 to census block 440070105024016; thence southerly on the western boundary line of census block 440070105024016 to Willett Ave; thence southeasterly on Willett Ave to Crescent View Ave; thence southwesterly on Crescent View Ave to Bullocks Cove; thence southerly on the shoreline to the East Providence — Barrington boundary line; thence southerly on the East Providence — Barrington boundary line to the Warwick — East Providence boundary line; thence northerly on the Warwick — East Providence boundary line to the Cranston — East Providence boundary line; thence northerly on the Cranston — East Providence boundary line to the Providence — East Providence boundary line; thence northerly on the Providence — East Providence boundary line to the line extending from Watchemoket Cove; thence northerly on the line extending from Watchemoket Cove to Veterans Memorial Pkwy; thence southeasterly on Veterans Memorial Pkwy to the point of origin.
  
  Sixty-sixth district: The sixty-sixth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Barrington bounded by a line beginning at Hundred Acre Cove and the East Providence — Barrington boundary line; thence southwesterly on the East Providence — Barrington boundary line to the East Providence — Barrington — Warwick boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Barrington — Warwick boundary line to Nayatt Point Lighthouse; thence easterly on the shoreline to the line extending from Watson Ave; thence northerly on the line extending from Watson Ave to Watson Ave; thence northerly on Watson Ave to Nayatt Rd; thence easterly on Nayatt Rd to Rumstick Rd; thence southerly on Rumstick Rd to Ferry Ln; thence easterly on Ferry Ln to Owings Stone Rd; thence northerly on Owings Stone Rd to Mathewson Ln; thence northerly on Mathewson Ln to Mathewson Rd; thence northerly on Mathewson Rd to County Rd; thence northwesterly on County Rd to Maple Ave; thence westerly on Maple Ave to Centennial Ave; thence northerly on Centennial Ave to Foote St; thence easterly on Foote St to Princes Hill Ave; thence northerly on Princes Hill Ave to County Rd; thence northwesterly on County Rd to Massasoit Ave; thence easterly on Massasoit Ave to the Barrington River; thence northwesterly on the Barrington River to Hundred Acre Cove; thence northerly on Hundred Acre Cove to the point of origin.
  
  The sixty-sixth representative district shall also consist of all of the part of the city of East Providence bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the East Providence — Barrington boundary line and the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence northerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to Mink St; thence southerly on Mink St to Wampanoag Trl; thence southerly on Wampanoag Trl to Socony Rd; thence westerly on Socony Rd to census block 440070105024012; thence southwesterly on the eastern boundary line of census block 440070105024012 to census block 440070105024016; thence southerly on the western boundary line of census block 440070105024016 to Willett Ave; thence southeasterly on Willett Ave to Crescent View Ave; thence southwesterly on Crescent View Ave to Bullocks Cove; thence southerly on the shoreline to the East Providence — Barrington boundary line; thence northeasterly on the East Providence — Barrington boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Sixty-seventh district: The sixty-seventh representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Barrington bounded by a line beginning at Hundred Acre Cove and the East Providence — Barrington boundary line; thence northeasterly on the East Providence — Barrington boundary line to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the Barrington — Warren boundary line; thence southerly on the Barrington — Warren boundary line to Rumstick Point; thence northwesterly on the shoreline to the line extending from Watson Ave; thence northerly on line extending from Watson Ave to Watson Ave; thence northerly on Watson Ave to Nayatt Rd; thence easterly on Nayatt Rd to Rumstick Rd; thence southerly on Rumstick Rd to Ferry Ln; thence easterly on Ferry Ln to Owings Stone Rd; thence northerly on Owings Stone Rd to Mathewson Ln; thence northerly on Mathewson Ln to Mathewson Rd; thence northerly on Mathewson Rd to County Rd; thence northwesterly on County Rd to Maple Ave; thence westerly on Maple Ave to Centennial Ave; thence northerly on Centennial Ave to Foote St; thence easterly on Foote St to Princes Hill Ave; thence northerly on Princes Hill Ave to County Rd; thence northwesterly on County Rd to Massasoit Ave; thence easterly on Massasoit Ave to the Barrington River; thence northwesterly on the Barrington River to Hundred Acre Cove; thence northerly on Hundred Acre Cove to the point of origin.
  
  The sixty-seventh representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Warren bounded by a line beginning at Child St and Metacom Ave; thence southerly on Metacom Ave to Patterson Ave; thence easterly on Patterson Ave and it’s extension to the Kickemuit River; thence southerly on the Kickemuit River to the Warren — Bristol boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Warren — Bristol boundary line to the Warren — Tiverton boundary line; thence northerly on the Warren — Tiverton boundary line to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the Barrington — Warren boundary line; thence southerly on the Barrington — Warren line to Main St; thence southeasterly on Main St to Water St; thence southerly on Water St to Miller St; thence easterly on Miller St to Main St; thence southerly on Main St to Child St; thence easterly on Child St to the point of origin.
  
  Sixty-eighth district: The sixty-eighth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Bristol bounded by a line beginning at Michael Dr and Metacom Ave; thence southerly on Metacom Ave to Chestnut St; thence westerly on Chestnut St to Sherry Ave; thence southerly on Sherry Ave to Perry St; thence westerly on Perry St to Thompson Ave; thence southerly on Thompson Ave to Bay View Ave; thence westerly on Bay View Ave to Wood St; thence southerly on Wood St to State St; thence westerly on State St and its extension to Bristol Harbor; thence southerly on Bristol Harbor to the Bristol — Portsmouth boundary line; thence westerly and northerly on the Bristol — Portsmouth boundary line to the Barrington — Bristol boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Barrington — Bristol boundary line to the Warren — Bristol boundary line; thence easterly and southerly on the Warren — Bristol boundary line to census block 440010309011011 and the line extending from Smith St; thence northerly and westerly on the northern boundary line of census block 440010309011011 to Christopher Dr; thence southerly on Christopher Dr to Michael Dr; thence westerly on Michael Dr to the point of origin.
  
  The sixty-eighth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Warren bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of Child St and the Kickemuit River; thence southerly on the Kickemuit River to the Warren — Bristol boundary line; thence westerly on the Warren — Bristol boundary line to the Barrington — Warren — Bristol boundary line; thence northerly on the Barrington — Warren boundary line to Main St; thence southeasterly on Main St to Water St; thence southerly on Water St to Miller St; thence easterly on Miller St to Main St; thence southerly on Main St to Child St; thence easterly on Child St to the point of origin.
  
  Sixty-ninth district: The sixty-ninth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Bristol bounded by a line beginning at Michael Dr and Metacom Ave; thence southerly on Metacom Ave to Chestnut St; thence westerly on Chestnut St to Sherry Ave; thence southerly on Sherry Ave to Perry St; thence westerly on Perry St to Thompson Ave; thence southerly on Thompson Ave to Bay View Ave; thence westerly on Bay View Ave to Wood St; thence southerly on Wood St to State St; thence westerly on State St and its extension to Bristol Harbor; thence southerly on Bristol Harbor to the Bristol — Portsmouth boundary line; thence easterly on the Bristol — Portsmouth boundary line to the Bristol — Tiverton boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Bristol — Tiverton boundary line to the Bristol — Warren boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Bristol — Warren boundary line to census block 440010309011000 and the line extending from Smith St; thence northerly and westerly on the northern boundary line of census block 440010309011011 to Christopher Dr; thence southerly on Christopher Dr to Michael Dr; thence westerly on Michael Dr point of origin.
  
  The sixty-ninth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of Portsmouth known as Prudence Island; Patience Island; Hog Island; Hope Island; Gooseberry Island; Dyer Island and Despair Island.
  
  Seventieth district: The seventieth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Tiverton bounded by a line beginning at the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line and State Route 24; thence easterly and southerly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to Narrow Ave; thence westerly on Narrow Ave to Crandall Rd; thence southerly on Crandall Rd to census block 440050417022006; thence southwesterly on the northern boundary lines of census blocks 440050417022006 and 440050417022005 to Lake Rd; thence southerly on Lake Rd to East Rd; thence westerly on East Rd to Puncatest Neck Rd; thence westerly on Puncatest Neck Rd to Seapowet Ave; thence northerly on Seapowet Ave to Inlet Dr; thence northerly on Inlet Dr and its extension to the Sakonnet River and the Portsmouth — Tiverton boundary line; thence northerly on the Portsmouth — Tiverton boundary line to the Warren — Tiverton boundary line; thence northerly on the Warren — Tiverton boundary line to the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Rhode Island — Massachusetts boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Seventy-first district: The seventy-first representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Portsmouth bounded by a line beginning at E Main Rd and Hedly St; thence westerly on Hedly St to W Main Rd; thence southerly on W Main Rd to King Charles Dr; thence northwesterly on King Charles Dr to Thayer Dr; thence northerly on Thayer Dr to census block 440050401053023; thence westerly between census blocks 440050401053023 — 440050401053028 to railroad tracks; thence southerly along railroad tracks to census block 440050401041002; thence westerly between census blocks 440050401041002 — 440050401053022 extending to the shoreline; thence northerly along the shoreline to the Mount Hope Bridge; thence westerly on the Mount Hope Bridge to the Bristol — Portsmouth boundary line; thence northerly on the Bristol — Portsmouth boundary line to the Portsmouth — Tiverton boundary line; thence southeasterly and southerly on the Portsmouth — Tiverton boundary line to the line extending from the boundary line between census blocks 440050401023038 — 440050401023039; thence westerly on the southern boundary lines of census blocks 440050401023039, 440050401023045, and 440050401023052 to E Main Rd; thence northerly on East Main Rd to the point of origin.
  
  The seventy-first representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Portsmouth known as Gould Island.
  
  The seventy-first representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Tiverton bounded by a line beginning at the Massachusetts — Rhode Island boundary line and Narrow Ave; thence westerly on Narrow Ave to Crandall Rd; thence southerly on Crandall Rd to census block 440050417022006; thence southwesterly on the northern boundary line of census blocks 440050417022006 and 440050417022005 to Lake Rd; thence southerly on Lake Rd to East Rd; thence westerly on East Rd to Puncatest Neck Rd; thence westerly on Puncatest Neck Rd to Seapowet Ave; thence northerly on Seapowet Ave to Inlet Dr; thence northerly on Inlet Dr and its extension to the Sakonnet River and the Portsmouth — Tiverton boundary line; thence southerly on the Portsmouth — Tiverton boundary line to the Tiverton — Little Compton boundary line; thence easterly on the Tiverton — Little Compton boundary line to the Massachusetts — Rhode Island boundary line; thence northerly on the Massachusetts — Rhode Island boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The seventy-first representative district shall also consist of all the town of Little Compton.
  
  Seventy-second district: The seventy-second representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Portsmouth bounded by a line beginning at E Main Rd and Hedly St; thence westerly on Hedly St to W Main Rd; thence southerly on W Main Rd to King Charles Dr; thence northwesterly on King Charles Dr to Thayer Dr; thence northerly on Thayer Dr to census block 440050401053023; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440050401053023 — 440050401053028 to the railroad tracks; thence southerly on the railroad tracks to census block 440050401041002; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440050401041002 — 440050401053022 extending to the shoreline; thence southerly on the shoreline to the Middletown — Portsmouth boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Middletown — Portsmouth boundary line to the Portsmouth — Little Compton boundary line; thence northerly on the Portsmouth — Little Compton border line to the Portsmouth — Tiverton boundary line; thence northerly on the Portsmouth — Tiverton boundary line to the line extending from the boundary line between census blocks 440050401023038 — 440050401023039; thence westerly on the southern boundary lines of census blocks 440050401023039, 440050401023045, and 440050401023052 to E Main Rd; thence northerly on E Main Rd to the point of origin.
  
  The seventy-second representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Middletown bounded by a line beginning at the Portsmouth — Middletown boundary line and E Main Rd; thence southwesterly on E Main Rd to Aquidneck Ave; thence southerly on Aquidneck Ave to Wolcott Ave; thence southerly on Wolcott Ave to Reservoir Rd; thence westerly on Reservoir Rd and the line extending from the Middletown — Newport boundary line; thence southerly on the Middletown — Newport boundary line to the Atlantic Ocean and the Middletown — Little Compton boundary line; thence northerly on the Middletown — Little Compton boundary line to the Portsmouth — Middletown boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Portsmouth — Middletown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Seventy-third district: The seventy-third representative district shall consist of all of that part of the town of Middletown bounded by a line beginning at the Middletown — Newport boundary line and the separation between Eastons North Pond and South Pond; thence easterly on the separation of North and South Pond on the boundary line between census blocks 440050404002039 — 440050404002038 and 440050404002039 — 440050404002036 to Aquidneck Ave; thence northerly on Aquidneck Ave to Reservoir Rd; thence easterly on Reservoir Rd to Wolcott Ave; thence northerly on Wolcott Ave to Aquidneck Ave; thence northerly on Aquidneck Ave to census block 440050404002014; thence southwesterly on the unnamed stream on the boundary line between census blocks 440050404002014 and 440050404002012 to Valley Rd; thence southerly on Valley Rd to Green End Ave; thence westerly on Green End Ave to Bailey Brook; thence northerly on Bailey Brook to the point extending from Adelaide Ave; thence westerly on Adelaide Ave to Boulevard; thence westerly on Boulevard to W Main Rd; thence northerly on W Main Rd to census block 440050402001013; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440050402001012 — 440050402001013, 440050402001012 — 440050402001001 and 440050402001012 — 440050402001003 to Lexington St; thence southerly on Lexington St to Coddington Highway; thence westerly on Coddington Highway to the Middletown — Newport boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Middletown — Newport boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The seventy-third representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Newport bounded by a line beginning at the Newport — Jamestown boundary line and the Newport Bridge; thence easterly on the Newport Bridge to State Highway 138; thence easterly on State Highway 138 to the Conrail RR; thence southerly on the Conrail RR to Van Zandt Ave; thence easterly on Van Zandt Ave to Tilley Ave; thence southerly on Tilley Ave to Gould St; thence southerly on Gould St to Broadway; thence northerly on Broadway to Cranston Ave; thence easterly on Cranston Ave to Kay St; thence northerly on Kay St to Prairie Ave; thence southerly on Prairie Ave to Ellery Rd; thence easterly on Ellery Rd to Eastons South Pond; thence southerly and easterly around the shoreline to the Middletown — Newport boundary line; thence northeasterly on the Middletown — Newport boundary line to the Newport — Jamestown boundary line; thence southerly on the Newport — Jamestown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  The seventy-third representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the city of Newport known as Coasters Harbor Island (U.S. Naval Station).
  
  Seventy-fourth district: The seventy-fourth representative district shall consist of all of the town of Jamestown.
  
  The seventy-fourth representative district shall also consist of all of that part of the town of Middletown bounded by a line beginning at the Portsmouth — Middletown boundary line and E Main Rd; thence southerly on E Main Rd to Aquidneck Ave; thence southerly on Aquidneck Ave to census block 440050404002014; thence southwesterly on the unnamed stream on the western boundary line of census blocks 440050404002014 and 440050404002012 to Valley Rd; thence southerly on Valley Rd to Green End Ave; thence westerly on Green End Ave to Bailey Brook; thence northerly on Bailey Brook to the point extending from Adelaide Ave; thence westerly on Adelaide Ave to Boulevard; thence westerly on Boulevard to W Main Rd; thence northerly on W Main Rd to census block 440050402001013; thence westerly on the boundary line between census blocks 440050402001012 — 440050402001013, 440050402001012 — 440050402001001 and 440050402001012 — 440050402001003 to Lexington St; thence southerly on Lexington St to Coddington Highway; thence westerly on Coddington Highway to the Middletown — Newport boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Middletown — Newport boundary line to the Jamestown — Newport boundary line; thence northerly on the Jamestown — Newport boundary line to the Portsmouth — Middletown boundary line; thence southeasterly on the Portsmouth — Middletown boundary line to the point of origin.
  
  Seventy-fifth district: The seventy-fifth representative district shall consist of all of that part of the city of Newport bounded by a line beginning at the Newport — Jamestown boundary line and the Newport Bridge; thence easterly on the Newport Bridge to State Highway 138; thence easterly on State Highway 138 to the Conrail RR; thence southerly on the Conrail RR to Van Zandt Ave; thence easterly on Van Zandt Ave to Tilley Ave; thence southerly on Tilley Ave to Gould St; thence southerly on Gould St to Broadway; thence northerly on Broadway to Cranston Ave; thence easterly on Cranston Ave to Kay St; thence northerly on Kay St to Prairie Ave; thence southerly on Prairie Ave to Ellery Rd; thence easterly on Ellery Rd to Eastons South Pond; thence southerly and easterly around the shoreline to the Middletown — Newport boundary line; thence southerly on the Middletown — Newport boundary line to the Atlantic Ocean; thence westerly and southerly on the Newport boundary line to the Jamestown — Newport boundary line; thence northerly on the Jamestown — Newport boundary line to the point of origin.

History of Section. P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 7, effective February 16, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 7, effective February 16, 2022.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 7, and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 7 enacted identical versions of this section.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 10 and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 10, provides: “This act shall take effect upon passage [February 16, 2022]; provided, however, that the provisions hereof shall first be effective in connection with elections to be held on or subsequent to the first day of September, 2022, and for the purpose of greater clarity, the first election under the provisions of this act for congress, senator and representative from each of the congressional, senatorial or representative districts hereby created, shall be held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November, 2022, and the first primary election under the provisions of this act for nomination of candidates for congress, senate and for representative from each of said congressional, senatorial and representative district shall be held on the second Tuesday after the first Monday in September, 2022; provided, however, that if any provision of this act or the application of such provision to any person or under any circumstances shall be held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid or inoperative by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, or if any action performed or to be performed under any provision of this act is restrained or enjoined by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this act shall not be deemed to be impaired or affected thereby but shall be deemed to remain in full force and effect. Any primary or special election held prior to the first day of September, 2022, shall be conducted under the laws as they existed prior to the passage of this act.”

Repealed Sections.

A former § 22-2-2 ( P.L. 1992, ch. 33, § 4), concerning districts of the house of representatives, was repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 4, § 3, effective February 20, 2002.

A former § 22-2-2 (P.L. 1974, ch. 42, § 4; P.L. 1978, ch. 374, § 2; P.L. 1979, ch. 193, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 391, § 2; P.L. 1982, ch. 20, §§ 3, 4; P.L. 1982, ch. 454, § 2; P.L. 1984, ch. 7, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 21, § 2; P.L. 1985, ch. 41, § 1), concerning districts, was repealed by P.L. 1992, ch. 33, § 3, effective May 22, 1992.

Cross References.

Senatorial districts, § 22-1-2 .

NOTES TO DECISIONS

State Committee Members.

Democratic state committee members elected at the last primary held before the 1966 amendment continued in office until the election of the next primary held following such amendment and had the right to endorse candidates for such primary. Gallant v. La France, 101 R.I. 299 , 222 A.2d 567, 1966 R.I. LEXIS 386 (1966) (decided under prior version of section).

22-2-3. Election duties of local officials.

Wherever in the general laws or in any public law a duty is imposed upon the president of a city or town council or upon the local board of any city or town or upon a city or town clerk, sergeant, or constable in connection with the election of a representative, the duty in the case of a representative district comprising parts or the whole of more than one city or town shall be deemed to be imposed upon the president of the city or town council or local board or city or town clerk, sergeant, or constable of each or all of the cities or towns in which the representative district shall lie. Wherever in the general laws or in any public law a duty is imposed upon the city committee, town committee, or ward committee of a political party in connection with the election of a representative, that duty shall be deemed to be imposed upon the representative district committee of the party as the context shall require.

History of Section. P.L. 1974, ch. 42, § 8; P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 8, effective February 16, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 8, effective February 16, 2022.

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment inserted “city or” preceding “town” throughout, and “cities or” preceding “towns” in the first sentence.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 8, and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 8, enacted identical amendments to this section.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 10 and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 10, provides: “This act shall take effect upon passage; provided, however, that the provisions hereof shall first be effective in connection with elections to be held on or subsequent to the first day of September, 2022, and for the purpose of greater clarity, the first election under the provisions of this act for congress, senator and representative from each of the congressional, senatorial or representative districts hereby created, shall be held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November, 2022, and the first primary election under the provisions of this act for nomination of candidates for congress, senate and for representative from each of said congressional, senatorial and representative district shall be held on the second Tuesday after the first Monday in September, 2022; provided, however, that if any provision of this act or the application of such provision to any person or under any circumstances shall be held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid or inoperative by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, or if any action performed or to be performed under any provision of this act is restrained or enjoined by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this act shall not be deemed to be impaired or affected thereby but shall be deemed to remain in full force and effect. Any primary or special election held prior to the first day of September, 2022, shall be conducted under the laws as they existed prior to the passage of this act.”

22-2-4. Reference to a representative from city or town.

Wherever in the general laws or in any public law reference is made to a representative from any city or town, or to the election of a representative from any city or town, the reference shall mean and be deemed to refer to a representative from a representative district, or the election of a representative from a representative district, as the context may require.

History of Section. P.L. 1974, ch. 42, § 9; P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 8, effective February 16, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 8, effective February 16, 2022.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 8, and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 8, enacted identical amendments to this section.

Effective Dates.

22-2-5. [Repealed.]

Repealed Sections.

This section (P.L. 1966, ch. 116, § 28), concerning construction of chapter, was repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 130, effective June 28, 2002. The section was previously set out as superseded and repealed by implication by P.L. 1974, ch. 42, § 10, which enacted § 22-1-3 .

22-2-6. Construction of chapter — Legislative purposes.

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes of it and to apportion the state into representative districts in compliance with the requirements of the United States Constitution. It is intended that the representative districts described in this chapter completely encompass all the area within the state and contain all the citizens resident in the state. It is further intended that the apportionment and districting provided for in this chapter results in the creation of districts containing substantially equal population. It is also intended that no representative district shall include any of the area included within the description of any other representative district. If the districts described in this chapter do not carry out the purposes of them because of patent unintentional omissions, duplications, overlapping areas, erroneous nomenclature, faulty description of boundary lines, street closings, changes in names of streets or of public places, alteration of the courses of rivers or streams, the filling in of lands under water, or changes in shorelines due to accretion, the secretary of state is authorized and empowered to correct the omissions, overlaps, erroneous nomenclature, or other defects in the description of districts so as to accomplish the purposes and objectives of this chapter. In making these corrections, the secretary of state shall be guided by the following standards:

Gaps in the description of any district shall be completed in a manner which results in a total description of the district in manner consonant with the description of adjacent districts.
Areas included within the descriptions of more than one district shall be allocated to the district having the lowest population.
Areas not included within the descriptions of any district shall be allocated to the adjacent district having the lowest population.

History of Section. P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 7, effective February 16, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 7, effective February 16, 2022.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2022, ch. 5, § 8, and P.L. 2022, ch. 6, § 8, enacted identical versions of this section.

Effective Dates.

Chapter 3 Organization of General Assembly

22-3-1. Making of lists of persons elected.

The secretary of state shall receive and examine the certificates of election of senators and representatives to the general assembly returned to the secretary’s office by the board of elections, and shall make separate lists of the persons named in it as elected to the offices of senators and representatives, respectively. In case at nine o’clock in the morning (9:00 a.m.) on the first Tuesday of January in each odd-numbered year, there shall be no certificates received by the secretary of state of the election of senator, senators, representative, or representatives, or either of them, from any senatorial or representative district, the secretary of state shall also place on the lists, respectively, the name of the person then holding the office for which there is no certificate returned or received of the election of any other person to that office.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 4; P.L. 1901, ch. 808, § 13; P.L. 1902, ch. 1046, § 1; P.L. 1905, ch. 1229, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 19; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; P.L. 1914, ch. 1051, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 20; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 21; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 21; impl. am. P.L. 1941, ch. 1040, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-1 ; P.L. 1966, ch. 116, § 24.

Cross References.

Certificates of election, issuance, § 17-22-5 .

Compensation of general assembly members, R.I. Const., amend. 11, § 1 .

Duties of secretary of state, § 42-8-1 .

Senatorial districts, § 22-1-2 .

Sessions of general assembly, R.I. Const., amend. 11, § 1 .

Comparative Legislation.

Organization of general assembly:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 2-1 et seq.

Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 3, § 1 et seq.

22-3-2. Organization of senate — Secretary of the senate and reading clerk.

At the time specified in § 22-3-1 7, the senate shall be called to order by the senior member in continuous service present from Newport, and if there are two (2) or more members from Newport of equal seniority of service, then by that one of them that shall be senior in age, and if there is no member present from Newport, by the senior member of the senate in continuous service present, and, if there are two (2) or more members of equal seniority of service, then by that one of them who is senior in age. The roll of members as appears by the list of senators shall then be called by the clerk, and the list shall be corrected by the secretary of state as provided in § 22-3-1 . If nineteen (19) of the members whose names appear upon the lists are present, but not otherwise, the member calling the senate to order as provided above shall call for nominations for the office of president of the senate, and shall receive the ballots of the members whose names are on the list for that office, and after the ballots have been counted by him or her and by the clerks of the senate, he or she shall declare the result, and the balloting shall continue until some person receives a majority of all the ballots, and the person receiving that majority shall be the president of the senate for the ensuing term of two (2) years. The member so calling the senate to order shall not receive, entertain, or put to vote any motion or question whatever, or point of order, while acting as presiding officer, and any member violating any of the foregoing provisions of this section, or allowing any person whose name is not upon the list to participate in the organization of the senate or to cast any ballot for president of the senate, or who shall allow to be used in the organization of the senate any list of members not prepared and corrected as provided in this chapter, shall be imprisoned not less than one year nor more than three (3) years; and any clerk or other person who shall use this list in the organization of the senate, or who shall fraudulently alter, secrete, or destroy any list of members, prepared or prepared and corrected, as provided above, shall be punished by like imprisonment. Immediately upon the election of a president, the senate shall proceed to elect by ballot a secretary of the senate and reading clerk, and shall immediately notify the house of representatives that it is duly organized and ready to proceed with the business of the session. The secretary and clerk shall be employees of the legislative department under the jurisdiction and control of the senate, and shall hold office for two (2) years, and until their successors are elected and qualified.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 25; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; P.L. 1914, ch. 1051, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 26; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 27; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 27; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-2 ; P.L. 1966, ch. 116, § 24; P.L. 1994, ch. 82, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 435, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 4, § 12; P.L. 2002, ch. 371, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

This section was amended by two acts (P.L. 2002, ch. 4, § 21; P.L. 2002, ch. 371, § 1) passed by the 2002 General Assembly. Since the changes made by both acts are not in conflict with each other, the section is set out as amended by both acts.

P.L. 2002, ch. 4, § 13, provides: “This act shall take effect upon its passage [February 20, 2002]; provided, however, that the provisions hereof shall first be effective in connection with elections to be held on or subsequent to the first day of September, 2002, and for the purpose of greater clarity, the first election under the provisions of this act for congress, senator and representative from each of the senatorial, congressional or representative districts hereby created, shall be held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November, 2002, and the first primary election under the provisions of this act for nomination of candidates for congress, senator and for representative from each of said representative district shall be held on the second Tuesday after the first Monday in September, 2002, provided, however, that if any provision of this act or the application of such provision to any person or under any circumstances shall be held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid or inoperative by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, or if any action performed or to be performed under any provision of this act is restrained or enjoined by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this act shall not be deemed to be impaired or affected thereby but shall be deemed to remain in full force and effect. Any primary or special election held prior to the first day of September, 2002, shall be conducted under the laws as they existed prior to the passage of this act.”

The section as it appears above has been edited by the compiler to include the changes made by the 2002 Reenactment of this title which were not included in the 2002 amendment.

Cross References.

Secretary of senate, R.I. Const., Art. VI, Sec. 4 .

Sheriff’s attendance, § 42-29-19 .

22-3-2.1. Powers of president.

Commencing in 2003, and after this, the powers currently held by the majority leader of the senate shall be transferred to the president of the senate. At that time, statutory references to the majority leader of the senate shall be amended and construed to mean a reference to the president of the senate.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 158.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that this section shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-3-3. Organization of house of representatives — Speaker — Clerks.

At the time specified in § 22-3-1 7, the house of representatives shall be called to order by the senior member in continuous service present from Newport, and if there are two (2) or more members from Newport of equal seniority of service then by that one of them that shall be senior in age, and if there is no member present from Newport, by the senior member of the house in continuous service present, and, if there are two (2) or more members of equal seniority of service, then by that one of them who is senior in age. The roll of members as appears by the list of representatives shall then be called by the reading clerk, as provided in § 22-3-2 . If it appears that thirty-eight (38) of the members whose names are upon the list are present, but not otherwise, the member calling the house of representatives to order as provided in this section shall call for nominations for the office of speaker, and shall receive the ballots of the members whose names are on the list for that office, and after the ballots have been counted by him or her and by the clerks of the house, he or she shall declare the result, and the balloting shall continue until some person receives a majority of all the ballots, and the person receiving that majority shall be the speaker of the house for the ensuing term of two (2) years. The member so calling the house to order shall not receive, entertain, or put to vote any motion or question whatever, or point of order, while acting as presiding officer, and any member violating any of the foregoing provisions of this section, or allowing any person whose name is not upon the list to participate in the organization of the house or to cast any ballot for speaker, or who shall allow to be used in the organization of the house any list of members not prepared and corrected as provided in this chapter, shall be imprisoned not less than one year nor more than three (3) years; and any clerk or other person who shall use this list in the organization of the house, or who shall fraudulently alter, secrete, or destroy any list of members, prepared or prepared and corrected, as provided in § 22-3-1 , shall be punished by like imprisonment. Immediately upon the election of a speaker, the house of representatives shall proceed to elect by ballot a clerk of the house and a recording clerk, and upon the election of a speaker and clerks as provided, the house of representatives shall be deemed to be organized and shall immediately notify the senate that it is duly organized and ready to proceed with the business of the session. The clerks shall hold office for two (2) years, and until their successors are elected and qualified.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 26; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; P.L. 1914, ch. 1051, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 27; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 28; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 28; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-3 ; P.L. 2000, ch. 435, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 4, § 12.

Compiler’s Notes.

The section as it appears above has been edited by the compiler to include the changes made by the 2002 Reenactment of this title which were not included in the 2002 amendment.

Cross References.

Constitutional provisions for organization of house, R.I. Const., Art. V, Sec. 2 .

22-3-4. Filling of vacancies.

The respective houses may fill vacancies in these offices as they occur.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 12; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 12; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 27; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 28; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 29; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 29; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-4 .

22-3-5. Grand committee for induction and election of officers.

Immediately after the organization of the senate and house of representatives and notice of it as provided in §§ 22-3-2 and 22-3-3 , the senate shall join the house of representatives in grand committee, for the purpose of inducting the persons elected into their respective offices, and of electing general officers in case of a failure to elect by the electors at the general election.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 13; P.L. 1901, ch. 852, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 13; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 28; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 29; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 30; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 30; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-5 .

Cross References.

Proceedings in grand committee, § 22-5-1 et seq.

22-3-6. Continuing effect of lists — Violations by secretary of state.

The list of members of the senate and of the house of representatives prepared and corrected as provided in this chapter shall continue to be the lists of members of the senate and of the house respectively, until altered by vote of the respective houses, and any secretary of state who shall willfully fail to prepare and correct the lists according to the provisions of this chapter, or to do any other thing in relation to the lists provided in this chapter to be done by him or her, or who shall fraudulently place upon any of the lists the name of any person not provided in this chapter to be placed on it, or who shall fraudulently neglect to place upon any of the lists the name of any person entitled to be placed on it, shall be imprisoned not less than one nor more than three (3) years.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 14; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 14; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 29; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 30; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 31; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 31; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-6 .

22-3-7. Provisions mandatory.

The foregoing provisions of this title and the provisions of §§ 22-3-13 — 22-3-17 are mandatory and not merely directory.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 15; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 15; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 30, as enacted by P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 31; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 32, as enacted by P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 32; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-7 .

22-3-8. Form of engagement of legislators.

The following shall be the form of engagement to be taken by the senators and representatives: You being chosen to the place of (naming the office) in the general assembly, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that you will be true and faithful to this state of Rhode Island; that you will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution and laws of this state, and that you will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of your office, to the best of your abilities, according to law; so help you God. (Or: this affirmation you make and give under peril of the penalty of perjury.)

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 19; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 18; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 33; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 35; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 35; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-8 .

Compiler’s Notes.

In 2021, “state of Rhode Island” was substituted for “state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations” at the direction of the Law Revision Director to reflect the 2020 amendments to the state constitution that changed the state's name.

Cross References.

Administration of oath of office, R.I. Const., Art. IX, Sec. 5 ; § 36-1-2 .

Oaths of members of general assembly, R.I. Const., Art. IX, Sec. 4 .

22-3-9. Engagement of legislators absent from organization meeting.

Senators and representatives not present at the first meeting of the respective houses shall, after presenting the evidence of their election, take the engagement of office before they shall act in their respective offices.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 17; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 17; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 32; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 33; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 34; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 34; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-9 .

22-3-10. Election of president pro tempore of senate.

On the first Tuesday in January in each odd-numbered year, a president pro tempore of the senate shall be elected for a term of two (2) years.

History of Section. G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 35; P.L. 1914, ch. 1051, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 36; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 37; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 37; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-10 .

22-3-11. Election or appointment of committees.

In the month of January in each odd-numbered year, the senate shall elect its committees or provide by rule for their appointment, and the house of representatives shall elect its committees or provide by rule for their appointment.

History of Section. G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 36; P.L. 1914, ch. 1051, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 37; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 38; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 38; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-11 .

22-3-12. Legislative manual.

The secretary of state shall prepare in each odd-numbered year a legislative manual for the use of the general assembly, containing the rolls of membership, the committees, the rules and orders, and any other matter that the secretary may think proper. The number of manuals to be printed and bound will be determined by the secretary of state. Ten (10) copies shall be distributed to each of the senators and representatives of the general assembly; forty (40) copies shall be placed at the disposal of the governor; and the remainder shall be placed in the hands of the secretary of state. There shall be appropriated in each odd numbered year, an amount sufficient to cover the cost of printing and binding of the manual.

History of Section. P.L. 1902, ch. 1057, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 28, § 11; P.L. 1920, ch. 1859, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 28, § 8; P.L. 1921, ch. 2050, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 28, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 307, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-12 ; P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 13, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 234, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 67.

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment deleted the last sentence of the section.

Compiler’s Notes.

The section as it appears above has been edited by the compiler to include the changes made by the 2002 Reenactment of this title which were not included in the 2002 amendment.

22-3-13. Certification and delivery or retention of lists.

At or before twelve o’clock noon (12:00 p.m.) on the first Tuesday in January in each odd-numbered year, the secretary of state shall certify and deliver to the reading clerk of the house of representatives the list of persons, made up as provided in § 22-3-1 , entitled to seats in the house of representatives, and shall certify and retain in his or her possession the list of persons so made up entitled to seats in the senate.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 5; P.L. 1901, ch. 808, § 14; P.L. 1902, ch. 1046, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 20; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; P.L. 1914, ch. 1051, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 21; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 22; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 22; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-13 .

22-3-14. Correction of lists on certificate presented after call to order.

In case any person whose name does not appear on the lists shall, upon the calling to order as provided in this chapter of the senate and house of representatives, respectively, and before organization, present to the secretary of state a certificate of that person’s election to the office of senator or representative, over the signatures of the board of elections, and there being no certificate of the election of any other person to that office returned to or received by the secretary of state as provided in this chapter, the secretary of state in the senate and the reading clerk in the house of representatives shall correct the lists, respectively, by placing on them the name of the person presenting the certificate as senator or representative as the case may be, from the senatorial district or representative district which it appears by the certificate he or she is entitled to represent, and by erasing from the list where it appears the name of the person previously placed on it as senator or representative by reason of no certificate of the election of any person to that office having been received by the secretary of state.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 6; P.L. 1905, ch. 1229, § 12; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 21; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 22; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 23; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 23; impl. am. P.L. 1941, ch. 1040, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-14 ; P.L. 1966, ch. 116, § 24.

22-3-15. Substitution of incumbents for absentees on lists.

In case any person whose name appears upon either of the lists made by the secretary of state as senator or representative from any senatorial district or representative district, by virtue of any certificate of election returned to the office of or received by the secretary of state, shall not be present at the time of calling the roll of members as provided below in this chapter, the list bearing the name of that person shall be further corrected, by the secretary of state in the senate and by the reading clerk in the house of representatives, by substituting for the person’s name the name of the person then holding that office.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 22; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 23; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 24; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-15 ; P.L. 1966, ch. 116, § 24.

22-3-16. Persons entitled to participate in organization of houses.

The persons whose names appear upon the lists made up and corrected as provided in this chapter, and no others, shall be entitled to participate in the organization of the senate and house of representatives, respectively.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 23; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 24; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 25; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-16 .

22-3-17. Taking of engagement of office by members.

On the first Tuesday in January in each odd-numbered year, at twelve o’clock noon (12:00 p.m.), the persons whose names are borne on the respective lists shall be admitted to take seats as members of the senate and house of representatives, respectively, and those persons shall assemble at that time in their respective chambers at Providence and take their engagement of office before the secretary of state, attorney general, or some person authorized by law to administer oaths.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 9; P.L. 1901, ch. 808, § 15; P.L. 1902, ch. 1046, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 24; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; P.L. 1914, ch. 1051, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 25; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 26; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 26; G.L. 1956, § 22-3-17 .

NOTES TO DECISIONS

Conviction Following Election.

Although plaintiff was duly elected for the office of representative, since he had been convicted of an infamous crime, he was properly deprived of his right to have the oath of office administered to him by the secretary of state. Bailey v. Burns, 118 R.I. 428 , 375 A.2d 203, 1977 R.I. LEXIS 1480 (1977).

22-3-18. Electronic voting.

For the purpose of receiving and recording the vote of members of the general assembly pursuant to the rules of the senate and the house of representatives, the joint committee on legislative services shall provide for the senate and house of representatives an electronic device or devices for the use by the members of the general assembly in casting and recording votes.

History of Section. P.L. 1974, ch. 196, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 542, § 43.

22-3-19. Sound system.

There shall be installed in the chambers of the general assembly for use by members a sound reinforcement system providing for pickup and amplification of one or more of one hundred and six (106) microphones under the control of the speaker of the house of representatives, with one of these microphones to be located on the desk of each representative, and amplification of one or more of fifty-four (54) microphones under the control of the president of the senate, with one of these microphones to be located on the desk of each senator.

History of Section. P.L. 1974, ch. 196, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 542, § 43.

22-3-20. Resolutions of congratulations and condolence during adjournment.

The speaker of the house of representatives or the president of the senate may approve a resolution of congratulations or condolence which resolution may be submitted during a period of adjournment of the general assembly. Each legislator shall be allowed no more than a total of twenty-five (25) of these resolutions annually.

History of Section. P.L. 1976, ch. 126, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 388, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 22.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

Chapter 4 Exemptions and Liabilities of Members

22-4-1. Warrants to compel attendance.

The attendance of senators elect and representatives elect, and of senators and representatives, may be compelled by warrant for that purpose under the hand of the presiding officer for the time being of the senate or house of representatives, as the case may be, directed to any deputy sheriff, which warrant may be executed by that officer in any county.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 16; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 16; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 31; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 32; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 33; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 33; G.L. 1956, § 22-4-1 ; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 51.

Cross References.

Duties of sheriffs, § 42-29-1 .

Comparative Legislation.

Attendance:

Conn. Const., Art. 3, § 12.

22-4-2. Exemption from process.

The person of every member of the general assembly shall be exempt from arrest, and his or her estate from attachment, in any civil action, during the session of the general assembly, and two (2) days before the commencement and two (2) days after the termination of the session; and all process served contrary to this section shall be void.

History of Section. C.P.A. 1905, § 600; G.L. 1909, ch. 302, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 352, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 304, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 22-4-2 .

Cross References.

Constitutional immunities, R.I. Const., Art. IV, Sec. 5 .

Exemption from jury service, § 9-9-3 .

Exemption from militia duty, § 30-1-7 .

Comparative Legislation.

Immunity from arrest:

Conn. Const., Art. 3, § 15.

Mass. Ann. Laws Const. [§§ 55, 56].

22-4-3. Repealed.

Repealed Sections.

This section (P.L. 1971, ch. 3, § 1), concerning exemption for legislators from attendance at court during sessions of the General Assembly, was repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 131, effective June 28, 2002. The section was declared unconstitutional in Lemoine v. Martineau, 115 R.I. 233 , 342 A.2d 616 (1975).

Chapter 5 The Grand Committee

22-5-1. Composition — Agreement to assemble.

Whenever in the Constitution or laws of this state it is provided that any act or business shall be done by the grand committee, this grand committee shall consist of a majority of all the members of the senate and a majority of all the members of the house of representatives, duly assembled pursuant to an invitation from one of those bodies, which has been accepted by the other, and the acceptance of which has been communicated by message to the body in which the invitation originated, and each house shall be attended by its secretaries and clerks.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 20, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 26, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 25, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 302, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 22-5-1 .

Cross References.

General officers, election, § 17-2-3 et seq.

Comparative Legislation.

Joint convention:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 2-4.

Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 54, § 138.

22-5-2. Roll call and quorum — Reading of invitation — Declaration of assembly.

When the senate and house of representatives are assembled pursuant to an invitation, the presiding officer shall order the roll of the senate to be called by the clerk of the senate, and if a majority of all the members of the senate answer to their names, the clerk shall order the roll of the house of representatives to be called by the reading clerk of the house, and if a majority of all the members of the house answer to their names, the presiding officer shall declare that there is a quorum of the senate present, a quorum of the house present, and therefore a quorum of the grand committee present; he or she shall then cause the invitation to meet in grand committee to be read, and shall declare the grand committee to be assembled and ready to transact the business specified in the invitation; and no business shall be proceeded with until all of the provisions of this section have been complied with.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 20, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 26, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 25, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 302, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 22-5-2 .

Cross References.

Presiding officer in grand committee, R.I. Const., amend. 14 .

Proceedings in grand committee, R.I. Const., amend. 11, § 8 .

22-5-3. Business limited by invitation — Subcommittee to count ballots.

No act or business of any kind shall be done in grand committee other than that which is distinctly specified in the invitation by virtue of which the grand committee is assembled, except to take a recess or to dissolve; provided, that the grand committee may appoint a subcommittee of its own members to count any ballots delivered to it and report the result of the count.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 20, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 26, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 25, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 302, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 22-5-3 .

22-5-4. Record of proceedings.

The secretary of state, and in his or her absence the clerk of the senate, shall act as secretary of the grand committee, and shall keep a full record of the proceedings of it in a book to be provided and kept by the secretary of state for that purpose, which record shall in all cases include the names of the members of each house answering to their names at the roll calls provided for in § 22-5-2 , and at all other roll calls ordered by the grand committee. In the event of the failure of any of the secretaries or clerks named in this chapter to attend, as provided in this section, the grand committee may elect some person or persons pro tempore to perform their duties.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 20, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 26, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 25, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 302, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 22-5-4 .

22-5-5. Roll call vote.

The ayes and noes of the grand committee shall be taken upon any question properly before the committee, at the request of one-fifth (1/5) of the members present; but this provision shall not be construed to require an aye and no vote upon the election of any candidate for office.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 20, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 26, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 25, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 302, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 22-5-5 .

22-5-6. Quorum.

A quorum of the grand committee shall always consist of a majority of all the members of the senate together with a majority of all the members of the house; and whenever it shall appear that a quorum is not present, no act or business shall be done, and no motion shall be in order except a motion to take a recess or that the grand committee dissolve.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 20, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 26, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 25, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 302, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 22-5-6 .

22-5-7. Provisions mandatory.

The provisions of this chapter are mandatory and not merely directory.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 20, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 26, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 25, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 302, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 22-5-7 .

Chapter 6 Committees and Staff

22-6-1. Deputy sheriffs in attendance.

The number of deputy sheriffs who shall attend upon the general assembly, at any session of it, shall not exceed three (3) in both chambers, unless by special order of the general assembly.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 20; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 19; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 34; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 35; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 36; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 36; G.L. 1956, § 22-6-1 ; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 52.

Cross References.

Duties of sheriffs, § 42-29-1 .

22-6-2. Committee clerks.

The chairperson of each of the committees on judiciary, corporations, special legislation, finance, labor, and health, education, and welfare of the senate and the committees on health, education and welfare, judiciary, corporations, special legislation, finance, and labor of the house of representatives, and the joint committee on accounts and claims may each employ a clerk, and the clerk of the latter committee shall be ex-officio clerk of the joint committee on law revision. In addition, the speaker of the house of representatives may appoint a deputy clerk to assist the recording clerk and in the absence of the recording clerk to perform the duties of the recording clerk as deputy and in the absence of the reading clerk to perform the duties of the reading clerk as deputy. The deputy clerk shall receive a sum in full payment for all services rendered at any regular session of the general assembly as determined and set by the joint committee on legislative services.

History of Section. G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 38; P.L. 1917, ch. 1460, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 38; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 39; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 39; P.L. 1945, ch. 1537, § 1; P.L. 1946, ch. 1669, § 1; P.L. 1949, ch. 2158, § 1; P.L. 1951, ch. 2652, § 1; P.L. 1955, ch. 3411, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 22-6-2 ; P.L. 1962, ch. 253, § 1; P.L. 1965, ch. 237, § 2; P.L. 1967, ch. 3, § 1; P.L. 1967, ch. 51, § 1; P.L. 1969, ch. 1, § 1; P.L. 1973, ch. 164, § 1.

Cross References.

Election to join public employees retirement system, § 36-9-6 .

Employees in unclassified service, § 36-4-2 .

Collateral References.

Formalities and requisites of the creation of legislative committees. 28 A.L.R. 1154.

22-6-2.1. Subpoena power.

The standing committees of the house of representatives as established by the rules of the house of representatives and the standing committees of the senate as established by the rules of the senate shall in the performance of their duties have the power upon majority vote of the committee members present and with the written approval of the speaker for committees of the house and with the written approval of the president of the senate for committees of the senate to issue witness subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum, and orders for the production of books, accounts, papers, records, and documents which shall be signed and issued by the chairperson of the committee, or a person serving in his or her capacity, and shall be returnable to the chairperson. All subpoenas and orders shall be served as subpoenas in civil cases in the superior court are now served, and witnesses so subpoenaed shall be entitled to the same fees for attendance and travel as now provided for witnesses in civil cases in the superior court. If the person subpoenaed to attend before the committee fails to obey the command of the subpoena without reasonable cause, or refuses to be sworn, or to be examined, or to answer a legal and pertinent question, or if any person shall refuse to produce books, accounts, papers, records, and documents material to the issue, set forth in an order duly served on that person, the committee by majority vote of the committee members present may apply to any justice of the superior court, for any county, upon proof by affidavit of the fact, for a rule or order returnable in not less than two (2) nor more than five (5) days, directing the person to show cause before the justice who made the order or any other justice described above why he or she should not be adjudged in contempt. Upon the return of the orders the justice before whom the matter is brought on for hearing shall examine under oath that person, and the person shall be given an opportunity to be heard, and if the justice shall determine that the person has refused without reasonable cause or legal excuse to be examined or to answer a legal and pertinent question, or to produce books, accounts, papers, records, and documents material to the issue which he or she was ordered to bring or produce, the justice may immediately commit the offender to the adult correctional institutions, there to remain until he or she submits to do the act which he or she was required to do, or is discharged according to law.

History of Section. P.L. 1983, ch. 301, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 23.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-6-2.2. Immunity of witnesses in impeachment proceedings.

In the case of any individual who has been or may be called to testify or provide other information at any proceeding in connection with any resolution of impeachment or impeachment trial before either house of the general assembly, or any committee, or any subcommittee of either house, the presiding justice of the superior court shall issue, in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) of this section, upon the request of a duly authorized representative of the house of the general assembly or the committee concerned, an order requiring that individual to give testimony or provide other information which he or she refuses to give or provide on the basis of the privilege against self-incrimination.
Before issuing an order under subsection (a) of this section, the presiding justice shall find that:
1. In the case of a proceeding before either house of the general assembly, the request for the order has been approved by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present of that house;
2. In the case of a proceeding before a committee or a subcommittee of either house of the general assembly, the request for the order has been approved by an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the full committee and obtained the written approval of the speaker, for committees of the house, or written approval of the president of the senate, for committees of the senate; and
3. Five (5) days or more prior to the day on which the request for the order was made, the attorney general was served with notice of an intention to request the order.
The presiding justice, after notice to the witness, shall order the witness to answer all questions put to him or her or produce the evidence. The witness may not refuse to comply with the order on the basis of his or her privilege against self-incrimination; but the witness shall not be prosecuted or subjected to penalty or forfeiture for, or on account of, any transaction or matter regarding which, in accordance with the order, the witness gave answer or produced evidence and no testimony or other information compelled under the order or any information directly or indirectly derived from the testimony or other information shall be used against the witness in any criminal case, except he or she may be prosecuted or subjected to penalty or forfeiture for any perjury, false swearing, or contempt committed in answering or failing to answer, or in producing or failing to produce evidence, in accordance with the order.

History of Section. P.L. 1986, ch. 8, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 23.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-6-3. Minority clerks.

The president of the senate and the speaker of the house shall appoint, upon the nomination of the leaders of the minority party, a minority clerk in the senate and a minority clerk in the house whose pay shall be determined and set by the joint committee on legislative services.

History of Section. G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 39; P.L. 1951, ch. 2652, § 1; P.L. 1955, ch. 3411, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 22-6-3 ; P.L. 1973, ch. 164, § 1.

22-6-4. Deposit and filing of petitions, bills, and resolutions.

Each clerk appointed under the provisions of §§ 22-6-2 and 22-6-3 , within thirty (30) calendar days after the final adjournment of the general assembly in each even-numbered year, shall deposit with the secretary of state all petitions, bills, acts, and resolutions which are on the files of the committee of which he or she is a clerk, and those petitions, bills, acts, and resolutions shall remain in the custody of the secretary of state and shall be filed in the manner that the secretary may direct; provided, that upon the request of a chairperson of any committee of any subsequent general assembly there shall be returned to the files of the respective committees the petitions, bills, acts, and resolutions as in the judgment of the chairperson are required for use by his or her committee. In like manner, the recording clerk of the house of representatives, within thirty (30) calendar days after the final adjournment of the general assembly in each even-numbered year, shall deposit with the secretary of state any bills that may be in his or her possession.

History of Section. G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 39; P.L. 1926, ch. 806, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 40; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 40; G.L. 1956, § 22-6-4 .

Cross References.

Legislative reference bureau, §§ 29-1-10 , 29-1-11 .

22-6-5. Compensation of reading and recording clerks.

The reading clerk of the senate, the reading clerk of the house of representatives, and the recording clerk of the house of representatives shall each receive a sum in full payment for all services rendered at any regular session of the general assembly as determined and set by the joint committee on legislative services.

History of Section. G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 41; P.L. 1949, ch. 2364, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 22-6-5 ; P.L. 1961, ch. 188, § 1; P.L. 1973, ch. 164, § 1.

22-6-6. Compensation of special committee clerks.

The clerk of the judiciary committee, the clerk of the finance committee, the clerk of the corporations committee, the clerk of the special legislative committee, the clerk of the labor committee and the clerk of the health, education, and welfare committee of each house of the general assembly shall each receive a sum in full payment for all services rendered at any regular session of the general assembly as determined and set by the joint committee on legislative services.

History of Section. G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 41; P.L. 1949, ch. 2364, § 1; P.L. 1955, ch. 3411, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 22-6-6 ; P.L. 1965, ch. 237, § 1; P.L. 1967, ch. 3, § 1; P.L. 1967, ch. 51, § 1; P.L. 1969, ch. 1, § 1; P.L. 1973, ch. 164, § 1.

22-6-7. Compensation of roving clerks.

The additional clerks of committees to serve the other committees of the senate under the direction of the clerk of the senate and the clerks of the committees of the house under the direction of the reading clerk of the house, the “roving clerks,” so-called, shall each receive a sum in full payment for all services rendered at any regular session of the general assembly as determined and set by the joint committee on legislative services.

History of Section. G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 41; P.L. 1949, ch. 2364, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 22-6-7 ; P.L. 1965, ch. 237, § 1; P.L. 1973, ch. 164, § 1.

22-6-8. Compensation of doorkeepers.

The head doorkeepers of the senate and the house of representatives shall each receive a sum in full payment for all services rendered at any regular session of the general assembly as determined and set by the joint committee on legislative services. The assistant doorkeepers of the senate and the house of representatives shall each receive a sum in full payment for all services rendered at any regular session of the general assembly as determined and set by the joint committee on legislative services.

History of Section. G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 41; P.L. 1949, ch. 2364, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 22-6-8 ; P.L. 1967, ch. 218, § 1; P.L. 1973, ch. 164, § 1.

22-6-9. Compensation of pages.

The pages of the senate and the house of representatives, with the exception of the head pages of the senate and the house of representatives, and the assistant head page of the house of representatives, shall each receive a sum in full payment for all services rendered at any regular session of the general assembly as determined and set by the joint committee on legislative services.

History of Section. P.L. 1970, ch. 294, § 1; P.L. 1973, ch. 164, § 1.

22-6-10. Fiscal assistance for finance committee of house of representatives.

In order to properly carry out the functions of the committee on finance of the house of representatives as provided in chapter 3 of title 35, the chairperson of the committee on finance, with the approval of a majority of the members of the committee, may employ a fiscal assistant, a federal coordinator, and expert and technical assistants who shall by their experience and training be qualified in governmental, financial, and budgetary matters. In addition, the chairperson, with the approval of a majority of the members of the committee, may employ any research and secretarial assistance that shall be deemed necessary.

History of Section. P.L. 1959, ch. 79, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1967, ch. 222, § 1.

22-6-11. Duties of fiscal assistant.

It shall be the duty of the fiscal assistant of the committee on finance of the house of representatives, with the approval of the chairperson of the committee, to:

Review all revenues received by the state in the last complete fiscal year, together with the estimates made for that year as contained in the governor’s budget, and report, insofar as practical, on all deviations between the estimated revenues and the actual collections;
Review all expenditures, together with the regular and supplementary appropriations made for that year, and report on all deviations between the appropriations and the actual expenditures. The report shall also provide information on the quantity and quality of the services rendered for the amounts expended, and this information shall be reduced insofar as practical to an evaluation of performance based on appropriate standards and objectives;
Review the state’s indebtedness and capital improvement program;
Make recommendations for revising or amending previously enacted public and general laws involving the expenditure of public funds;
Advise the finance committee of the house of representatives on matters pertaining to the state’s finances and make recommendations for improving the operating efficiency and economy of the various departments and agencies of the state government;
Prepare and submit to the finance committee of the house of representatives and to its members following the submission of the annual budget by the governor, but prior to its enactment, an analysis of all proposed revenues and expenditures with recommendations for revisions;
Prepare and submit to the finance committee of the house of representatives an analytical report on any legislation proposing new or expanded services by the state with estimates of any costs which may be involved;
Prepare and submit to the finance committee of the house of representatives analytical reports on all proposed state bond issues with estimates of debt service and operating costs involved;
Prepare and submit reports on any aspect of the state government or its finances which the finance committee of the house of representatives may require;
Notify the finance committee of the house of representatives and the speaker of the house of representatives whenever the fiscal assistant shall determine by his or her review of the state’s revenue and expenditures that actual revenue upon which appropriations were based or that expenditures are exceeding the budget officer’s quarterly or monthly allotments.

History of Section. P.L. 1959, ch. 79, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 167, art. XXVI, § 1.

22-6-11.1. [Transferred.]

Transferred Sections.

This section (P.L. 1967, ch. 222, § 2) was transferred by the 1969 Reenactment of titles 33 to 42 to former § 42-44-11 because of the transfer of duties and functions of the federal coordinator. See notes under Chapter 44 of Title 42.

22-6-12. Access to public records.

The committee on finance of the house of representatives shall have free access to all public records and documents in this state which may be of value to it in connection with the research and study of the committee and its staff. The committee or any member or any of its personnel may inspect the properties, equipment, facilities, and records of the various departments, commissions, boards, or agencies of the state.

History of Section. P.L. 1959, ch. 79, art. 3, § 1.

22-6-13. Subpoena power.

The committee on finance of the house of representatives is authorized in the performance of its duties as provided in §§ 22-6-10 — 22-6-12 to require the attendance of any state employee by subpoena or otherwise and to require the production of books, papers, and documents which are necessary for its work.

History of Section. P.L. 1959, ch. 79, art. 3, § 1.

Collateral References.

Privilege of witnesses to refuse to give answers tending to disgrace or degrade him or his family. 88 A.L.R.3d 304.

22-6-14. Staff offices.

The committee on finance of the house of representatives shall be provided with suitable offices in the state house for its staff.

History of Section. P.L. 1959, ch. 79, art. 3, § 1.

22-6-15. Annual appropriations.

The general assembly shall annually appropriate a sum that shall be necessary to carry out the provisions of §§ 22-6-10 — 22-6-14 .

History of Section. P.L. 1959, ch. 79, art. 3, § 1.

Chapter 7 Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims

22-7-1. Permanent committee — Composition.

The joint committee on accounts and claims, previously created under joint rules of the senate and the house of representatives, shall consist of four (4) members of the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate and five (5) members of the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker, and is created as the permanent joint committee on accounts and claims of the general assembly. The members of this joint committee on accounts and claims shall serve until their successors shall be duly appointed as provided in this chapter and until the successors shall have been duly qualified.

History of Section. P.L. 1955, ch. 3438, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 22-7-1 ; P.L. 1999, ch. 105, § 14; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 24; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 68.

Compiler’s Notes.

The section as it appears above has been edited by the compiler to include the changes made by the 2002 Reenactment of this title which were not included in the 2002 amendment.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

Collateral References.

Subrogation of insurer compensating owner or contractor for loss under “builder’s risk” policy against allegedly negligent contractor or subcontractor. 22 A.L.R.4th 701.

22-7-2. Selection of officers.

Upon organization of the joint committee, by majority vote, one of their number shall be chosen as chairperson and another of their number shall be chosen vice-chairperson, and, by like vote, they shall choose a clerk, who shall not be one of their own number.

History of Section. P.L. 1955, ch. 3438, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 22-7-2 .

22-7-3. Filling of vacancies.

Vacancies in the membership of the joint committee shall be filled in a like manner as the original appointment.

History of Section. P.L. 1955, ch. 3438, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 22-7-3 ; P.L. 1999, ch. 105, § 14.

22-7-4. Investigation of claims.

It shall be the first duty of the joint committee to investigate all claims against the state coming before it for determination.

History of Section. P.L. 1955, ch. 3438, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 22-7-4 .

Cross References.

Controller, action by on accounts and claims, §§ 35-6-11 , 35-6-12 .

Overpayment of taxes, refund or credit, § 44-1-11 .

Sales and use taxes, refund, §§ 44-19-25 , 44-19-26 .

Small claims in motor vehicle cases, payment, § 35-6-40 .

Worker’s compensation claims, settlement, § 28-31-4 .

22-7-5. Adjustment and compromise of claims.

It shall be the further duty of the joint committee to exhaust all possibility of adjustment and compromise of valid claims before hearing on them. To this end, the claimant on the one hand and the state, acting through the department, division, bureau, or other state agency having immediate charge of the subject matter of the claim, on the other hand may stipulate and agree upon the amount and manner of making final disposition of the claim. The stipulation and agreement may, but need not, be adopted by the joint committee as its findings and its determination of the claim.

History of Section. P.L. 1955, ch. 3438, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 22-7-5 .

22-7-6. Reference and reports on resolutions for payments.

Each branch of the legislature shall refer to the joint committee created in this chapter all resolutions for the payment of sundry accounts presented to it while in session, and the joint committee shall immediately report its findings when in favor of the claimant to the branch by which the resolution was referred.

History of Section. P.L. 1955, ch. 3438, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 22-7-6 .

22-7-7. Compensation of clerk.

The clerk of the joint committee shall receive a sum per annum as determined and set by the joint committee on legislative services.

History of Section. P.L. 1955, ch. 3438, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 22-7-7 ; P.L. 1961, ch. 177, § 1; P.L. 1973, ch. 164, § 2.

22-7-8. Place of meetings — Quorum.

Adequate space shall be provided in the state house for the use of the joint committee in the performance of its duties, but the joint committee may hold its meetings and conduct its hearings elsewhere when doing so will better serve the convenience of claimants or the committee. A majority in number of the committee shall at all times constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

History of Section. P.L. 1955, ch. 3438, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 22-7-8 .

Chapter 7.1 Permanent Joint Committee on Water Resources

22-7.1-1. Permanent committee — Composition.

There is created a permanent joint committee of the general assembly on water resources to consist of seven (7) members of the general assembly, four (4) of whom shall be from the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker, not more than three (3) of whom shall be from the same political party; three (3) of whom shall be from the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate, not more than two (2) of whom shall be from the same political party. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner as the original appointments. The members of the joint committee on water resources shall serve so long as they shall remain members of the house from which they were appointed and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 108, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 105, § 15; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 25.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-7.1-2. Selection of officers.

Upon organization of the joint committee, by majority vote, one of their members shall be chosen as chairperson, another of their members shall be chosen vice-chairperson, and another of their members shall be chosen as secretary.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 108, § 1.

22-7.1-3. Duties.

It shall be the duty of the joint committee to consult and counsel with the state water resources board, the water department of the several cities, towns and water districts of the state, and all federal, state, and municipal agencies and quasi-municipal corporations dealing with development and operation of water supplies, water control structures, water works, purification plants, desalination methods and plants, and water pipe lines and distribution systems, and to conduct a continuing study and review of the water requirements, resources, supplies, and methods of acquisition and distribution throughout the state. It shall constantly review the needs and water resources of all the communities of the state and explore the desirability of merging or integrating several water departments and water companies. It shall investigate the feasibility of utilizing water reservoirs for recreational purposes. It shall also evaluate the reasonableness of water rates and charges.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 108, § 1.

22-7.1-4. Reports and recommendations.

The joint committee on water resources shall from time to time and at least annually report to the general assembly on its findings and the results of its studies and make any recommendations to the general assembly and propose any legislation that it shall deem advisable to assure adequate supplies of water for all the people of the state for domestic, industrial, agricultural, and recreational use.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 108, § 1.

22-7.1-5. Technical assistance.

The joint committee shall, if it finds it cannot obtain the proper assistance from available sources, contract for any technical services that it shall require to effectuate its purposes.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 108, § 1.

22-7.1-6. References to committee.

Each branch of the legislature shall refer to the joint committee all bills and resolutions dealing with or affecting the resources, supplies, conservation, processing, acquisition, and distribution of water.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 108, § 1.

22-7.1-7. Place of meeting — Quorum.

The joint committee on legislative services shall provide adequate space in the state house for the use of the joint committee on water resources; provided, that the joint committee on water resources may conduct hearings and hold meetings elsewhere when doing so will better serve its purposes. A majority in number of the joint committee on water resources shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 108, § 1.

Chapter 7.2 Permanent Joint Committee on Highway Safety

22-7.2-1. Permanent committee — Composition.

There is created a permanent joint committee of the general assembly on highway safety to consist of eleven (11) members of the general assembly, six (6) of whom shall be from the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker, not more than four (4) of whom shall be from the same political party; five (5) of whom shall be from the senate, to be appointed by the president of the senate, not more than three (3) of whom shall be from the same political party. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner as the original appointments. The members of the joint committee on highway safety shall serve so long as they shall remain members of the house from which they were appointed and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 285, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 105, § 16; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 26.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-7.2-2. Selection of officers.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 285, § 1.

22-7.2-3. Duties.

It shall be the duty of this joint committee to promote the development and conduct of a coordinated state highway safety program to reduce traffic accidents and the deaths, injuries, and property damage which occur in those accidents.
To this end, the joint committee shall consult and counsel with the director of transportation, the several agencies of state and municipal government, and any agencies of federal government and others that are now or may become concerned with, or responsible for the development and promulgation of programs in accordance with uniform and/or special standards concerned with, but not limited to, provisions for an effective accident records system, measures calculated to improve driver performance, vehicle safety, highway design and maintenance, traffic control, and study and analysis of traffic for detection and correction of high or potentially high accident locations.
The joint committee is authorized to assist and cooperate with those state and other agencies concerned with laws and ordinances, traffic accident records, education, engineering, motor vehicle administration, police traffic supervision, traffic courts, public information, organized citizen support, research, and health, medical care, and transportation of the injured as outlined in the action program of the president’s committee for traffic safety, and further, to assist and cooperate with federal departments and agencies and parties, to increase highway safety and reduce the grievous loss of life, the painful hardship of injuries, and the serious economic and emotional losses resulting from highway accidents.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 285, § 1.

22-7.2-4. Reports and recommendations.

The joint committee on highway safety shall from time to time and at least annually report to the general assembly on its findings and the results of its studies and make any recommendations to the general assembly and propose any legislation or initiate any studies that it shall deem advisable.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 285, § 1.

22-7.2-5. Technical assistance.

The joint committee shall, if it finds it cannot obtain the proper assistance from available sources, contract for any technical services that it shall require to effectuate its purposes.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 285, § 1.

22-7.2-6. References to committee.

Each branch of the legislature shall refer to the joint committee, either initially or after action by other committees, all bills and resolutions dealing with or affecting highway safety.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 285, § 1.

22-7.2-7. Place of meeting — Quorum.

The joint committee on legislative services shall provide adequate space in the state house for the use of the joint committee on highway safety; provided, however, that the joint committee on highway safety may conduct hearings and hold meetings elsewhere when doing so will better serve its purposes. A majority in number of the joint committee on highway safety shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

History of Section. P.L. 1966, ch. 285, § 1.

Chapter 7.3 Permanent Joint Committee on Environment and Energy

22-7.3-1. Permanent committee — Composition.

There is created a permanent joint committee of the general assembly on environment and energy to consist of eleven (11) members of the general assembly, six (6) of whom shall be from the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker, not more than four (4) of whom shall be from the same political party; five (5) of whom shall be from the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate, not more than three (3) of whom shall be from the same political party. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner as the original appointments. The members of the joint committee on environment and energy shall serve so long as they shall remain members of the house from which they were appointed and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.

History of Section. P.L. 1971, ch. 61, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 128, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 105, § 17; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 27.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-7.3-2. Selection of officers.

History of Section. P.L. 1971, ch. 61, § 1.

22-7.3-3. Duties.

It shall be the duty of the joint committee on environment and energy to promote the development of a coordinated environmental and energy program and to consult with all federal, state, municipal, and quasi-municipal agencies dealing with ecology, environment, and energy of the state of Rhode Island.

History of Section. P.L. 1971, ch. 61, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 128, § 2.

22-7.3-4. Reports and recommendations.

The joint committee on environment and energy shall, from time to time, and at least annually, report to the general assembly on its findings and the result of its studies and make any recommendations to the general assembly and propose legislation or initiate any studies that it shall deem advisable.

History of Section. P.L. 1971, ch. 61, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 128, § 2.

Collateral References.

State and local regulation of private landowner’s disposal of solid waste on own property. 37 A.L.R.4th 635.

22-7.3-5. References to committee.

Each branch of the legislature shall refer to the joint committee all bills and resolutions dealing directly with the pollution of air and water, and all bills and resolutions dealing directly with energy.

History of Section. P.L. 1971, ch. 61, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 128, § 2.

22-7.3-6. [Reserved.]

22-7.3-7. Place of meeting — Quorum.

The joint committee on legislative services may provide adequate space in the state house for the use of the joint committee on environment and energy; provided, that the joint committee on environment and energy may conduct hearings and hold meetings elsewhere when doing so will better serve its purposes. A majority in number of the joint committee on environment and energy shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

History of Section. P.L. 1971, ch. 61, § 1.

22-7.3-8. Name change.

Wherever in the general or public laws there appear the words “permanent joint committee on environment,” it shall now read “permanent joint committee on environment and energy.”

History of Section. P.L. 1983, ch. 128, § 3.

Chapter 7.4 Permanent Joint Committee on Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and Other State Constructions

22-7.4-1. Permanent committee — Composition.

There is created a permanent joint committee of the general assembly on naming all new buildings, bridges, edifices, and other state constructions to consist of seven (7) members of the general assembly, four (4) of whom shall be from the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker, not more than three (3) of whom shall be from the same political party; three (3) of whom shall be from the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate, not more than two (2) of whom shall be from the same political party. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner as the original appointments. The members of the joint committee on naming all new buildings, bridges, edifices, and other state constructions shall serve so long as they shall remain members of the house from which they were appointed and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.

History of Section. P.L. 1972, ch. 27, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 105, § 18; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 28.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-7.4-2. Selection of officers.

History of Section. P.L. 1972, ch. 27, § 1.

22-7.4-3. Duties.

It shall be the duty of this joint committee to name all new buildings, bridges, edifices and other state constructions.
To this end, the joint committee shall consult and counsel with the several agencies of the state and municipal government and any agencies of federal government and others that are now or may become concerned with, or responsible for the naming of any or all new buildings, bridges, edifices, and other state constructions.
The joint committee is authorized to assist and cooperate with those state and other agencies concerned with the naming of any or all new buildings, bridges, edifices, and other state constructions.

History of Section. P.L. 1972, ch. 27, § 1.

22-7.4-4. Reports and recommendations.

The joint committee shall from time to time and at least annually report to the general assembly on their decisions on the names to be given to any and all new buildings, bridges, edifices, and other state constructions.

History of Section. P.L. 1972, ch. 27, § 1.

22-7.4-5. Technical assistance.

The joint committee shall, if it finds it cannot obtain the proper assistance from available sources, contract for any technical services that it shall require to effectuate its purposes.

History of Section. P.L. 1972, ch. 27, § 1.

22-7.4-6. References to committee.

Each branch of the legislature shall refer to the joint committee, either initially or after action by other committees, all bills and resolutions dealing with or affecting the naming of all new buildings, bridges, edifices, and other state constructions.

History of Section. P.L. 1972, ch. 27, § 1.

22-7.4-6.1. Reference of bills to state planning council.

Copies of bills referred to the committee pursuant to § 22-7.4-6 shall be sent to the division of planning of the department of administration at the time that the bills are referred to the committee. The secretary of state shall also provide the division of planning with copies of all bills referred to the committee which are enacted into law.

History of Section. P.L. 1995, ch. 223, § 1.

22-7.4-7. Place of meeting — Quorum.

The joint committee on legislative services shall provide adequate space in the state house for the use of the joint committee on naming all new buildings, bridges, edifices, and other state constructions; provided, that the joint committee on naming all new buildings, bridges, edifices, and other state constructions may conduct hearings and hold meetings elsewhere when doing so will better serve its purposes. A majority in number of the joint committee on naming all new buildings, bridges, edifices, and other state constructions shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

History of Section. P.L. 1972, ch. 27, § 1.

22-7.4-8. The Major-General Nathanael Greene Bridge.

The bridge in the town of Coventry, known as the Laurel Avenue Bridge, shall be named and known as the Major-General Nathanael Greene Memorial Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1983 (S.S.), ch. 335, § 1.

22-7.4-9. The Hugo L. Ricci, Sr. Memorial Bridge.

The bridge in the City of Providence, known as the Branch Avenue Bridge, shall be named and known as the Hugo L. Ricci, Sr. Memorial Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1985, ch. 8, § 1.

22-7.4-10. The Doreen A. Tomlinson Memorial Fields.

The athletic fields in the city of Pawtucket at Daggett Avenue shall be named and known as the Doreen A. Tomlinson Memorial Fields.

History of Section. P.L. 1985, ch. 9, § 1.

22-7.4-11. The Representative Aldo Freda Memorial Bridge.

The bridge in the city of Providence, known as the Atwells Avenue Bridge No. 775, shall be named and known as the Representative Aldo Freda Memorial Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1986, ch. 150, § 1.

22-7.4-12. The Robert Paul Arrigan Memorial Sailing Facility.

The University of Rhode Island sailing facility, at Salt Pond, Narragansett, Rhode Island, shall be named and known as the Robert Paul Arrigan Memorial Sailing Facility.

History of Section. P.L. 1986, ch. 151, § 1.

22-7.4-12.1. The Betty and Stephen Campanella Rowing Center.

The rowing center at the University of Rhode Island shall be named and known as the Betty and Stephen Campanella Rowing Center.

History of Section. P.L. 1997, ch. 3, § 1.

22-7.4-13. The Gardner “Scup” Seveney State Highway Garage.

The state garage in the town of Portsmouth shall be named and known as the Gardner “Scup” Seveney State Highway Garage.

History of Section. P.L. 1986, ch. 240, § 1.

22-7.4-14. The A. Edgar Lussier Memorial Bridge.

The bridge in the city of Woonsocket, known as the Bernon Street Bridge, shall be named and known as the A. Edgar Lussier Memorial Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1987, ch. 240, § 1.

22-7.4-15. The Harold Fell Field.

The baseball field at the Knight campus of the Community College of Rhode Island in the city of Warwick shall be named and known as the Harold Fell Field.

History of Section. P.L. 1987, ch. 256, § 1.

22-7.4-16. The Henry H. Mackal Field House.

The field house facility on the Kingston campus of the University of Rhode Island in the town of South Kingstown shall be named and known as the Henry H. Mackal Field House.

History of Section. P.L. 1987, ch. 263, § 1.

22-7.4-17. The Frank E. Furtado Building.

The facilities and maintenance building at the Narragansett Bay campus of the University of Rhode Island in the town of Narragansett shall be named and known as the Frank E. Furtado Building.

History of Section. P.L. 1987, ch. 264, § 1.

22-7.4-18. The Albert E. Carlotti Building.

The administrative building on the Kingston campus of the University of Rhode Island in the town of South Kingstown shall be named and known as the Albert E. Carlotti Building.

History of Section. P.L. 1987, ch. 265, § 1.

22-7.4-19. The Robert A. DeWolf Anatomy Laboratory.

The anatomy laboratory on the Kingstown campus of the University of Rhode Island in the town of South Kingstown shall be named and known as the Robert A. DeWolf Anatomy Laboratory.

History of Section. P.L. 1987, ch. 268, § 1.

22-7.4-20. The Chicoine House.

The group home located at 440 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland, R.I., shall be named and known as the Chicoine House.

History of Section. P.L. 1987, ch. 593, § 1.

22-7.4-21. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge.

The bridge adjacent to the new train station over the relocated train tracks and the Woonasquatucket River south of the Capitol shall be named the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1987, ch. 512, § 1.

22-7.4-22. The Mildred L. LaBelle House.

The group home, located at 7233 Post Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, shall be named and known as the Mildred L. LaBelle House.

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 221, § 1.

22-7.4-23. 1st Lieutenant Robert W. Lancaster Memorial Bridge.

The bridge located on Rt. 99 (the Woonsocket Lincoln Industrial Connector), crossing over the Blackstone River, and connecting the town of Lincoln with the town of Cumberland, shall be named and known as the 1st Lieutenant Robert W. Lancaster Memorial Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1989, ch. 423, § 1.

22-7.4-24. The Florence Kerins Murray Court House.

The Newport County Court House shall be named and known as the Florence Kerins Murray Court House.

History of Section. P.L. 1989, ch. 451, §§ 1, 2.

22-7.4-25. Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Bridge.

The bridge in the town of Lincoln, located on Rhode Island highway number 99 and overpassing route 146, shall be named and known as the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1989, ch. 529, § 1.

22-7.4-26. The Salty Brine State Beach.

Galilee State Beach in the town of Narragansett shall be named and known as the Salty Brine State Beach.

History of Section. P.L. 1990, ch. 7, § 1.

22-7.4-27. The Joseph A. Russo Bridge.

The viaduct crossing the Blackstone River at Ashton in the towns of Cumberland and Lincoln, shall be named and known as the Joseph A. Russo Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1990, ch. 157, § 1.

22-7.4-28. The William E. Powers Building.

The administration building, One Capitol Hill, located on Smith Street in the city of Providence shall be named and known as the William E. Powers Building in honor of William E. Powers, deceased associate justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

History of Section. P.L. 1991, ch. 141, § 1.

22-7.4-29. Jack A. St. Jean Memorial Square.

The intersection of Hamlet Avenue, Bennett Street, Morton Avenue and Manville Road in the city of Woonsocket shall be known as the Jack A. St. Jean Memorial Square.

History of Section. P.L. 1991, ch. 387, § 1.

22-7.4-30. John E. Fogarty Court Building.

The John E. Fogarty Federal Building in Providence shall be known as the John E. Fogarty Court Building.

History of Section. P.L. 1991, ch. 403, § 1.

22-7.4-31. The James L. Baldwin Bridge.

The Boston Neck Road Bridge over route 138 (State Bridge No. 899) in the town of North Kingstown shall be named and known as the James L. Baldwin Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1991, ch. 410, § 1.

22-7.4-32. The Samuel A. Engdahl Bridge.

The Stillwater Viaduct over the Woonasquatucket River (State Bridge No. 278) in the town of Smithfield shall be named and known as the Samuel A. Engdahl Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1993, ch. 83, § 1.

22-7.4-33. John O. Pastore Public Broadcasting Center.

The Channel 36 studio and office building shall be known as the John O. Pastore Public Broadcasting Center.

History of Section. P.L. 1993, ch. 286, § 1.

22-7.4-34. The John O. Pastore Center.

The complex of institutions, offices, and other facilities located in the city of Cranston and including without limitation the General Hospital, Institute of Mental Health, correctional facilities for adults, the Rhode Island Training School for Youth, inpatient detoxification facility, out-patient clinics, shelter for homeless persons, and administrative, program, training, and supporting activities shall be renamed and known as the John O. Pastore Center, a succinct title that conveys the historic character of the area and encompasses the many diverse departments, functions, and activities located there focused upon improving the human condition and further recognizes Governor and United States Senator John O. Pastore, as a great humanitarian and a friend of the common man, who made an immeasurable contribution to the city of Cranston and to the state of Rhode Island.
The inventory of state-owned buildings maintained by the capital development planning and oversight commission, as provided for by § 35-3-7.2 , shall constitute a uniform system for designating and identifying buildings and other structures at the John O. Pastore Center. No other system shall be used for this purpose, either in documents or records prepared by state agencies, or on the buildings or other structures themselves, except for names adopted in accordance with this chapter.
Streets shall be named by resolution of the joint committee on naming all new buildings, bridges, edifices, and other state construction as provided for by § 22-7.4-3(a) . Those names, as they may be approved or revised from time to time by the joint committee, shall appear on a map approved and amended from time to time by the joint committee. This map shall be maintained by the division of planning in the department of administration. No street named in accordance with this subsection shall duplicate or resemble a street name of a public street in the city of Cranston.
The division of planning in the department of administration is authorized to prepare a system of building addresses for the John O. Pastore Center. Upon approval of that system by the city of Cranston and the 911 authority, the joint committee may adopt the system, and amend it from time to time as necessary.

History of Section. P.L. 1993, ch. 442, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 35, § 1.

22-7.4-35. The Forman Center.

The building on the campus of Rhode Island College known as the Stone Building shall be named and known as the Forman Center in honor of Sylvan Forman.

History of Section. P.L. 1994, ch. 8, § 1.

22-7.4-36. The Iwo Jima Memorial Highway.

The highway known as the Route 99 connector in Woonsocket, which will link Route 146 in Lincoln to the Highland II Corporate Park in Cumberland, shall be named and known as the Iwo Jima Memorial Highway.

History of Section. P.L. 1994, ch. 11, § 1.

22-7.4-37. The Ralph L. Rathier Bridge.

The Stillwater Road Bridge over the Woonasquatucket River (State bridge No. 949) in the town of Smithfield shall be named and known as the Ralph L. Rathier Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1994, ch. 12, § 1.

22-7.4-38. The Professor Emeritus Foster H. Middleton Building.

The building on the Narragansett Bay campus of the University of Rhode Island known as the OE-I (South Laboratory Building) shall be named the Professor Emeritus Foster H. Middleton Building.

History of Section. P.L. 1994, ch. 13, § 1.

22-7.4-39. The Professor Emeritus Herman E. Sheets Building.

The building on the Narragansett Bay campus of the University of Rhode Island known as the OE-II (Wave Tank Building) shall be named the Professor Emeritus Herman E. Sheets Building.

History of Section. P.L. 1994, ch. 16, § 1.

22-7.4-40. Amaral Brothers Bridge.

The Barrington Parkway Bridge (State Bridge 151) in the city of East Providence shall be named and known as the Amaral Brothers Bridge, in honor of Manuel, Horace, Eugene, David and George Amaral, who all served in the United States Navy during World War II.

History of Section. P.L. 1994, ch. 20, § 1.

22-7.4-41. The Peter J. O’Connell Building.

The building housing the headquarters of the Rhode Island state lottery and located at 1425 Pontiac Avenue in the city of Cranston shall be known as the Peter J. O’Connell Building.

History of Section. P.L. 1994, ch. 79, § 1.

22-7.4-42. The Joseph F. Lambert Memorial Little League Field.

The third little league field located at the John T. Owens Memorial Field located on Niantic Avenue in the city of Providence shall be named and known as the Joseph F. Lambert Memorial Little League Field.

History of Section. P.L. 1995, ch. 2, § 1.

22-7.4-43. The Patrick F. McNamara Bridge.

The bridge on Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence shall be named and known as the Patrick F. McNamara Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1995, ch. 33, § 1.

22-7.4-44. The Gloria DiSandro McDonald Building.

The building known as the women’s facility at the adult correctional institution building, No. 47, at 13 Fleming Road, Cranston, RI shall be named and known as the Gloria DiSandro McDonald Building.

History of Section. P.L. 1995, ch. 277, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 39, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 49, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2011, ch. 39, § 1, and P.L. 2011, ch. 49, § 1 enacted identical amendments to this section.

22-7.4-45. The John J. Moran Facility.

The building known as the new men’s medium security facility at the adult correctional institution shall be named and known as the John J. Moran Facility.

History of Section. P.L. 1995, ch. 278, § 1.

22-7.4-46. The Chester H. Kirk Complex.

The buildings known as the new Engineering Complex at the University of Rhode Island shall be named and known as the Chester H. Kirk Complex.

History of Section. P.L. 1996, ch. 209, § 1.

22-7.4-47. The Bruce Sundlun Terminal Building.

The airport terminal building at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in the city of Warwick shall be named and known as the Bruce Sundlun Terminal Building.

History of Section. P.L. 1997, ch. 138, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 32, § 6, effective June 1, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 36, § 6, effective June 1, 2021.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2021, ch. 32, § 6, and P.L. 2021, ch. 36, § 6 enacted identical amendments to this section.

22-7.4-48. The John Eldred Parkway.

The section of the highway known as Route 138 which runs between the Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridge and the Newport-Pell Bridge in the town of Jamestown shall be named and known as the John Eldred Parkway.

History of Section. P.L. 1997, ch. 199, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 290, § 1.

22-7.4-48.1. The Mary Brennan Parkway.

The highway known as the airport connector in Warwick shall be named and known as the Mary Brennan Parkway.

History of Section. P.L. 1998, ch. 10, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 12, § 1.

22-7.4-49. The Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

The entire length of Interstate 295 in Rhode Island shall be named The Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

History of Section. P.L. 1998, ch. 11, § 1.

22-7.4-50. The Peter D’Abrosca Bridge.

The bridge in the town of North Kingstown, known as the Hunts River Bridge, shall be named and known as the Peter D’Abrosca Memorial Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1998, ch. 40, § 1.

22-7.4-51. The C. Richard Skogley Turfgrass Research Center.

The building on the Kingston campus of the University of Rhode Island known as Building 350 shall be named the C. Richard Skogley Turfgrass Research Center.

History of Section. P.L. 1998, ch. 43, § 1.

22-7.4-52. The Donald Price Facility.

The building known as the Medium II Correctional Facility shall be named and known as The Donald Price Facility.

History of Section. P.L. 1998, ch. 44, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 297, § 1.

22-7.4-53. The John Nazarian Facility.

The building known as the Performing Arts Classroom Facility at Rhode Island College shall be named and known as The John Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts.

History of Section. P.L. 1999, ch. 16, § 1.

22-7.4-54. James J. Federico, Jr. State Beach Pavilion.

The Misquamicut State Beach Pavilion in the town of Westerly shall be named and known as the James J. Federico, Jr. State Beach Pavilion.

History of Section. P.L. 1999, ch. 166, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 390, § 1.

22-7.4-55. The Louis Alfano Building.

The building called the South Building located at the Rhode Island Veterans’ Home in Bristol shall be named and known as the Louis Alfano Building.

History of Section. P.L. 1999, ch. 380, § 1.

22-7.4-56. The Orlando Bisbano Building.

The building at the Rhode Island Veterans’ Home in Bristol known as the North Building shall be named and known as The Orlando Bisbano Building.

History of Section. P.L. 1999, ch. 381, § 1.

22-7.4-57. The Amvets Memorial Highway.

The highway known as Route 95 from the Connecticut border to the Massachusetts border shall be named and known as the Amvets Memorial Highway.

History of Section. P.L. 1999, ch. 385, § 1.

22-7.4-58. Bruce Sundlun Road.

The access road to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport from Post Road (U.S. Route 1) to the airport terminal in the city of Warwick shall be named and known as the Bruce Sundlun Road.

History of Section. P.L. 1999, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 32, § 6, effective June 1, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 36, § 6, effective June 1, 2021.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2021, ch. 32, § 6, and P.L. 2021, ch. 36, § 6 enacted identical amendments to this section.

22-7.4-59. Citizens Square and Ferrante Square.

One half of the intersection of Hartford Avenue and Atwood Avenue located on the eastern side of Route 6 shall be known as Citizens Square; the other half of the intersection located on the western side of Route 6 shall be known as Ferrante Square.

History of Section. P.L. 1999, ch. 416, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 295, § 1.

22-7.4-60. Manton Village Bridge.

The bridge known as the Manton Avenue Bridge 78 shall be named and known as the Manton Village Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 1999, ch. 515, § 1.

22-7.4-61. The Edward J. Liston Campus.

The facility known as the Providence campus of the Community College of Rhode Island in Providence shall be named and known as the Edward J. Liston Campus.

History of Section. P.L. 2000, ch. 17, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 19, § 1.

22-7.4-62. Preston S. and Ann V. Babbitt Memorial Wildlife Refuge.

That parcel of land comprised of thirty-two and seven hundred sixty-seven thousandths (32.767) acres, more or less, situated on the westerly side of Main Road and Old Main Road in the town of Tiverton, and shown on that plan entitled “Survey Plan Showing Block 120, Lot 9A, Main Road, Tiverton, Rhode Island, Scale 1 inch = 100 feet, September 9, 1999,” by Marc N. Nyberg Associates, Inc., and more particularly described in Exhibit “A” to the warranty deed accepted and subscribed on behalf of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations department of environmental management on December 16, 1999, shall be named and known as the Preston S. and Ann V. Babbitt Memorial Wildlife Refuge.

History of Section. P.L. 2000, ch. 132, § 1.

22-7.4-63. The Thomas H. Byrnes, Jr. Bike Path.

The section of the East Bay Bike Path located in the towns of Barrington, Warren, and Bristol shall be named and known as the Thomas H. Byrnes, Jr. Bike Path.

History of Section. P.L. 2000, ch. 471, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 82, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2016, ch. 79, § 1, and P.L. 2016, ch. 82, § 1 enacted identical amendments to this section.

22-7.4-64. George Sears Greene Memorial Bridge.

The bridge known as the Apponaug Artic Bridge #3 shall be named and known as the George Sears Greene Memorial Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 2000, ch. 489, § 1.

22-7.4-65. Judge Paul Del Nero District Courtroom.

The district courtroom in the Newport County Courthouse, also known as the Florence Murray Judicial Complex, shall be named and known as the Judge Paul Del Nero Courtroom.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 93, § 1.

22-7.4-66. American Legion Highway.

The section of Route 4 between Route 95 and Route 1 shall be known as the American Legion Highway.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 94, § 1.

22-7.4-67. Upper Pond Drive.

The Colonel Oliver Hazard Perry Access Road shall be named and known as Upper Pond Drive.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 96, § 1.

22-7.4-68. John E. Rebello Memorial Bridge and Tunnel.

The bridge known as Bridge # 451 shall be named and known as the John E. Rebello Memorial Bridge and Tunnel.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 98, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 403, § 1.

22-7.4-69. The John H. Chafee Transportation Operations and Maintenance Center.

The Rhode Island public transit authority’s Elmwood Facility shall be named and known as the John H. Chafee Transportation Operations and Maintenance Center.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 146, § 1.

22-7.4-70. The William Bruce Richardson and Ronald E. Blake Memorial Traffic Island.

The traffic island at the intersection of Greenville Avenue and Atwood Avenue in the town of Johnston shall be named and known as the William Bruce Richardson and Ronald E. Blake Memorial Traffic Island.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 300, § 1.

22-7.4-71. The Ann Gall Durbin Aquarium Building.

The Aquarium Building at the University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay campus shall be named the Ann Gall Durbin Aquarium Building.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 351, § 1.

22-7.4-72. The Eddie Dowling Highway.

Route 146, in its entirety, shall be named and known as the Eddie Dowling Highway.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 356, § 1.

22-7.4-73. Louis Jagschitz State Pier.

The state pier located at Washington street in the city of Newport will be named the “Louis Jagschitz State Pier.”

History of Section. P.L. 2002, ch. 77, § 2.

22-7.4-74. The Bradford R. Boss Ice Arena.

The new ice facility on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island shall be named the “Bradford R. Boss Ice Arena.”

History of Section. P.L. 2002, ch. 149, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 151, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2002, ch. 149, § 1, and P.L. 2002, ch. 151, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

As enacted, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-73 . The section was redesignated as § 22-7.4-74 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-75. The Vincent Cullen Fieldhouse.

The fieldhouse of the Knight Campus of the Community College of Rhode Island will be named the “Vincent Cullen Fieldhouse”.

History of Section. P.L. 2002, ch. 150, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 154, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2002, ch. 150, § 1, and P.L. 2002, ch. 154, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

As enacted, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-73 . The section was redesignated as § 22-7.4-75 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-76. The Thomas M. Ryan Convocation Center.

The new convocation center on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island shall be named the “Thomas M. Ryan Convocation Center.”

History of Section. P.L. 2002, ch. 152, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-73 . The section was redesignated as § 22-7.4-76 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-77. Lincoln Almond Plaza and Robert Weygand Plaza.

The newly constructed area from Tootell Road to West Alumni Avenue on the north side of the Kingston campus of the University of Rhode Island will be named the “Lincoln Almond Plaza.” The south plaza of the Convocation Center on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island will be named the “Robert Weygand Plaza.”

History of Section. P.L. 2002, ch. 153, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-73 . The section was redesignated as § 22-7.4-77 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-78. The Blount Aquaculture Research Facility.

The new aquaculture research facility at the Narragansett Bay Campus of the University of Rhode Island shall be named the “Blount Aquaculture Research Facility.”

History of Section. P.L. 2002, ch. 155, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 156, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2002, ch. 155, § 1, and P.L. 2002, ch. 156, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

As enacted, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-73 . The section was redesignated as § 22-7.4-78 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-79. Frank Newman Hall.

The facility located at 14 Upper College Road on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island shall be named the “Frank Newman Hall.”

History of Section. P.L. 2002, ch. 167, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 170, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2002, ch. 167, § 1, and P.L. 2002, ch. 170, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

As enacted, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-73 . The section was redesignated as § 22-7.4-79 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-80. Heidi Kirk Duffy International Engineering House.

The facility located at 61 Upper College Road on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island formerly occupied by the Chi Phi fraternity will be named the “Heidi Kirk Duffy International Engineering House.”

History of Section. P.L. 2002, ch. 168, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 169, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2002, ch. 168, § 1, and P.L. 2002, ch. 169, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

As enacted, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-73 . The section was redesignated as § 22-7.4-80 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-81. William C. O’Neill Bike Path.

The South County bike path in the towns of Narragansett and South Kingstown shall hereafter be named and known as the “William C. O’Neill Bike Path.”

History of Section. P.L. 2002, ch. 199, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-73 . The section was redesignated as § 22-7.4-81 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-82. Veterans’ Way.

The section of Route 78 in Westerly shall hereafter be named and known as “Veterans’ Way.”

History of Section. P.L. 2002, ch. 294, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 376, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2002, ch. 294, § 1, and P.L. 2002, ch. 376, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

As enacted, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-73 . The section was redesignated as § 22-7.4-82 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-83. The Murray Center.

The Rhode Island College Health, Physical Education and Athletic Complex shall hereafter be named and known as “The Murray Center” in honor of Mary and Catherine Murray.

History of Section. P.L. 2003, ch. 3, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 4, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2003, ch. 3, § 1, and P.L. 2003, ch. 4, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-84. The Gladys Carr Bolhouse Connector Road.

The section of road between America’s Cup Avenue and Washington Street in the city of Newport, formerly known as the Goat Island Connector Road, shall be named and known as the “Gladys Carr Bolhouse Connector Road.”

History of Section. P.L. 2003, ch. 51, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-83 . The section was redesignated as § 22-7.4-84 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-85. The John H. Chafee Research Vessel.

The new research vessel recently constructed for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish and Wildlife, shall hereafter be named and known as “The John H. Chafee.”

History of Section. P.L. 2003, ch. 143, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 149, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-83 . The section was redesignated as § 22-7.4-85 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

P.L. 2003, ch. 143, § 1, and P.L. 2003, ch. 149, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-86. Joseph F. Kauffman Center.

The building previously known as Building 10 on the Rhode Island College Campus shall be hereafter named and known as the “Joseph F. Kauffman Center.”

History of Section. P.L. 2004, ch. 17, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 19, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2004, ch. 17, § 1, and P.L. 2004, ch. 19, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-87. The Charles E. Maynard Building.

The building located at 520 Hope Street in the city of Providence shall be named and known as the “Charles E. Maynard Building.”

History of Section. P.L. 2004, ch. 21, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 133, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2004, ch. 21, § 1, and P.L. 2004, ch. 133, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

As enacted, this section was designated at § 22-7.4-86 . It was redesignated as § 22-7.4-87 in 2004 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-88. The Garden of Heroes.

The garden section on the southwest lawn of the Rhode Island State House, originally constructed for the motion picture “Amistad” shall hereafter be referred to as “The Garden of Heroes.” This area shall be dedicated to any Rhode Island resident who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or any member of the Rhode Island National Guard who is killed or who dies, whether it be through state or federal service, while serving in the war against terror, or any United States military action since September 11, 2001.

History of Section. P.L. 2004, ch. 132, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 134, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2004, ch. 132, § 1, and P.L. 2004, ch. 134, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

As enacted, this section was designated at § 22-7.4-86 . It was redesignated as § 22-7.4-88 in 2004 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-89. Veterans’ Memorial Highway.

The portion of Route 2, running between the junction of Route 2 and Route 102 south and up to the junction of Route 2 and Route 138, shall hereafter be named and be known as the “Veterans’ Memorial Highway.”

History of Section. P.L. 2004, ch. 218, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted, this section was designated at § 22-7.4-86 . It was redesignated as § 22-7.4-89 in 2004 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-90. The Dr. Ando Suvari Long-Term Care Center.

The Long-Term Care Program, and Hospital wards associated therewith, located at the Rhode Island Institute of Mental Health shall hereafter be named and known as “The Dr. Ando Suvari Long-Term Care Program” and “The Dr. Ando Suvari Long-Term Care Center.”

History of Section. P.L. 2004, ch. 234, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted, this section was designated at § 22-7.4-86 . It was redesignated as § 22-7.4-90 in 2004 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-91. The Zeke Harris Corner.

The intersection of Davisville Road and Old Baptist Road in the town of North Kingstown shall be named and known as “The Zeke Harris Corner.”

History of Section. P.L. 2004, ch. 259, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted, this section was designated at § 22-7.4-86 . It was redesignated as § 22-7.4-91 in 2004 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-92. Paul V. Sherlock Center for Disabilities.

That building formerly known as the DCYF building on the Rhode Island College Campus shall hereafter be known and named as the “Paul V. Sherlock Center for Disabilities.”

History of Section. P.L. 2004, ch. 342, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted, this section was designated at § 22-7.4-86 . It was redesignated as § 22-7.4-92 in 2004 by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-93. The Lance Corporal Victor Patrick Andreozzi and Vietnam Veterans Bridge.

The bridge in the town of Barrington that runs over County Road (Route 114), previously known as the Barrington Bridge, shall hereafter be named and known as The Lance Corporal Victor Patrick Andreozzi and Vietnam Veterans Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 2005, ch. 272, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 277, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2005, ch. 272, § 1, and P.L. 2005, ch. 277, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-94. The George Redman Linear Park.

The future Washington Bridge Linear Park in the city of East Providence shall be named and known as the “George Redman Linear Park.”

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 148, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 155, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2006, ch. 148, § 1, and P.L. 2006, ch. 155, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-95. The Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway.

The section of bike path known as the Woonasquatucket River Greenway, that travels through the Providence portion of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway to the Johnston town line, shall hereafter be named as the “Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway.”

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 276, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted by P.L. 2006, ch. 276, § 1, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-94 . The section was redesignated by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-96. The Joseph ‘Jay’ P. Kirwin Rugby Pitch.

The North Athletic Field Rugby Pitch located in Fort Adams State Park shall be named and known as “The Joseph ‘Jay’ P. Kirwin Rugby Pitch.”

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 306, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 473, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted by P.L. 2006, ch. 306, § 1 and P.L. 2006, ch. 473, § 1, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-93 . The section was redesignated by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

P.L. 2006, ch. 306, § 1, and P.L. 2006, ch. 473, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-97. Captain Matthew J. August Memorial Bridge.

The newly constructed Davisville Road Bridge, (Bridge #1008) over relocated Route 403 in North Kingstown shall be named and known as the “Captain Matthew J. August Memorial Bridge.”

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 570, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted by P.L. 2006, ch. 570, § 1, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-94 . The section was redesignated by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

22-7.4-98. Texas Instruments House.

The second International Engineering Program (IEP) building on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island, formerly known as the Chi Phi Fraternity, shall be named and known as the “Texas Instruments House.”

History of Section. P.L. 2007, ch. 182, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 195, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted by P.L. 2007, ch. 182, § 1 and P.L. 2007, ch. 195, § 1, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-94 . The section was redesignated by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

P.L. 2007, ch. 182, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 195, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-99. Wiley Hall.

The new residence hall located on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island known as North Woods Residence B, shall hereafter be named and known as “Wiley Hall” in honor of Alton Wiley, the first African-American Judge in Rhode Island, George Wiley, an American Chemist and Civil Rights Leader, and Beverly Wiley, a community leader; and in recognition of their many and varied contributions to the Nation, the State of Rhode Island, and the University of Rhode Island.

History of Section. P.L. 2007, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 201, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted by P.L. 2007, ch. 189, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 201, § 1, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-98 . The section was redesignated by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

P.L. 2007, ch. 189, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 201, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-100. Fire Fighters Memorial Square.

The section of Route 108, between the intersection of Route 108 and Columbia Road, and the intersection of Route 108 and North Road, located in the Town of South Kingstown, shall hereafter be named and known as “Fire Fighters Memorial Square.”

History of Section. P.L. 2007, ch. 166, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 197, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted by P.L. 2007, ch. 166, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 197, § 1, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-98 . The section was redesignated by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

P.L. 2007, ch. 166, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 197, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-101. Eddy Hall.

The new residence hall located on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island known as the West Side Suites, shall hereafter be named and known as “Eddy Hall” in honor of Edward D. Eddy, the ninth President of the University of Rhode Island, and in recognition of his contributions to the State of Rhode Island and the University of Rhode Island.

History of Section. P.L. 2007, ch. 188, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 200, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted by P.L. 2007, ch. 188, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 200, § 1, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-98 . The section was redesignated by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

P.L. 2007, ch. 188, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 200, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-102. The Sgt. Timothy R. Giblin Highway.

The section of US Route 6, that travels between Hartford Avenue and Killingly Street in the city of Providence, shall hereafter be named and known as the “Sgt. Timothy R. Giblin Highway” in honor of Sgt. Timothy R. Giblin, a proud and valiant United States Marine, who served this country with honor and distinction, and died in the line of duty on October 23, 1983 in the Beirut barracks bombing during the Lebanese Civil War.

History of Section. P.L. 2007, ch. 194, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 196, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted by P.L. 2007, ch. 194, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 196, § 1, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-98 . The section was redesignated by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

P.L. 2007, ch. 194, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 196, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-103. Garrahy Hall.

The new residence hall located on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island known as North Woods Residence A, shall hereafter be named and known as “Garrahy Hall” in honor of J. Joseph Garrahy, former Governor of the State of Rhode Island, in recognition of his contributions to the State of Rhode Island and support of the University of Rhode Island.

History of Section. P.L. 2007, ch. 176, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 202, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted by P.L. 2007, ch. 176, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 202, § 1, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-98 . The section was redesignated by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

P.L. 2007, ch. 176, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 202, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-104. Charles “Ted” Wright Rotary.

The rotary located at the intersection of Kingstown Road and Old Point Judith Road in the town of Narragansett shall be named and known as the Charles “Ted” Wright Rotary.

History of Section. P.L. 2007, ch. 351, § 1.

22-7.4-105. The Roosevelt Benton Youth Assessment Center.

The building formerly known as the Juvenile Detention Center, located in the Pastore Complex on Cherrydale Court in Cranston, Rhode Island, shall hereafter be named and known as the “Roosevelt Benton Youth Assessment Center.”

History of Section. P.L. 2007, ch. 78, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 90, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

As enacted by P.L. 2007, ch. 78, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 90, § 1, this section was designated as § 22-7.4-98 . The section was redesignated by the director of law revision of the joint committee on legislative services pursuant to § 43-2-2.1 .

P.L. 2007, ch. 78, § 1, and P.L. 2007, ch. 90, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-106. Swan Hall.

The classroom building on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island, formerly known as Independence Hall, shall be named and known as “M. Beverly Swan Hall.”

History of Section. P.L. 2008, ch. 12, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 15, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2008, ch. 12, § 1, and P.L. 2008, ch. 15, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-107. Ginsu Way.

The unnamed street located in the city of Warwick, Rhode Island on the westerly side of Bald Hill Road and at that certain location known as 1775 Bald Hill Road, shall hereinafter be named and known as “Ginsu Way.”

History of Section. P.L. 2008, ch. 136, § 1.

22-7.4-108. Robert L. Carothers Library.

The library building on the Kingston Campus of the University of Rhode Island shall be named and known as the “Robert L. Carothers Library.”

History of Section. P.L. 2009, ch. 8, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 9, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2009, ch. 8, § 1, and P.L. 2009, ch. 9, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-109. The Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex.

The new Kent County Courthouse located in Warwick, Rhode Island, shall hereafter be named and known as “The Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex.”

History of Section. P.L. 2009, ch. 65, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 90, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2009, ch. 65, § 1, and P.L. 2009, ch. 90, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-110. The Anthony P. Travisono Building.

The Department of Corrections Intake Service Center shall hereafter be named and known as “The Anthony P. Travisono Building” in honor of Anthony P. Travisono, our state’s first Director of Corrections, whose reputation for innovation and excellence in correctional and management programming is international, and who went on to become the Executive Director of the American Correctional Association.

History of Section. P.L. 2009, ch. 324, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 325, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2009, ch. 324, § 1, and P.L. 2009, ch. 325, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-111. The Thomas C. Slater Training School.

The facility known as the Rhode Island Training School in the city of Cranston, consisting of the Roosevelt Benton Youth Assessment Center, a youth development center, and a female unit, shall hereafter be named and known as “The Thomas C. Slater Training School” in honor of Rhode Island State Representative Thomas C. Slater in recognition of his many and varied contributions to the facility and the State of Rhode Island.

History of Section. P.L. 2010, ch. 1, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 2, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2010, ch. 1, § 1, and P.L. 2010, ch. 2, § 1, enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-112. Leslie Cameron Greenhouse.

The greenhouse building located at Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, shall hereafter be named and known as the “Leslie Cameron Greenhouse” in honor of Leslie Cameron, Rhode Island College Class of 1970, who provided funding for the renovation of this facility.

History of Section. P.L. 2011, ch. 165, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 177, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2011, ch. 165, § 1, and P.L. 2011, ch. 177, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-113. Anna Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center.

The Roger Williams Dining Commons building located in the middle of the residential sector of campus at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, shall hereafter be named and known as the “Anna Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center.”

History of Section. P.L. 2012, ch. 39, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 44, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2012, ch. 39, § 1, and P.L. 2012, ch. 44, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-114. Robert J. McKenna Boulevard.

The section of pedestrian roadway, within Fort Adams State Park, from the Fort Adams Visitor’s Center, along the North perimeter, to the West Gate, shall be named and known as the “Robert J. McKenna Boulevard.”

History of Section. P.L. 2012, ch. 132, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 183, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2012, ch. 132, § 1, and P.L. 2012, ch. 183, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-115. Alex and Ani Hall.

The building on the Rhode Island College campus in Providence originally known as the Student Center and, since 1976, as the Art Center, shall hereafter be named and known as “Alex and Ani Hall.”

History of Section. P.L. 2012, ch. 205, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 237, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2012, ch. 205, § 1, and P.L. 2012, ch. 237, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-116. Roberta Richman Way.

The unnamed street located in the city of Cranston, Rhode Island on the easterly side of Howard Avenue and extending to West Road and located adjacent to Margaret Walsh Park shall herein after be named and known as “Roberta Richman Way.”

History of Section. P.L. 2012, ch. 359, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 379, § 2.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2012, ch. 359, § 2, and P.L. 2012, ch. 379, § 2 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-117. Paul Bettencourt Fish Ladder.

The fish ladder located on Omega Pond in the city of East Providence shall be named the “Paul Bettencourt Fish Ladder.”

History of Section. P.L. 2012, ch. 427, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 480, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2012, ch. 427, § 1, and P.L. 2012, ch. 480, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-118. The Frank Beazley Building.

The Wallum Lake Building located at 2090 Wallum Lake Road on the campus of the Eleanor Slater Hospital/Zambarano Unit, in the town of Pascoag shall hereafter be named and known as “The Frank Beazley Building.”

History of Section. P.L. 2012, ch. 17, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 18, § 2.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2012, ch. 17, § 2, and P.L. 2012, ch. 18, § 2 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-119. J. Clement Cicilline Community Mental Health Center Building.

The building located at 65 Valley Road in Middletown, known as the Newport County Community Mental Health Center shall hereafter be named and known as the “J. Clement Cicilline Community Mental Health Center Building.”

History of Section. P.L. 2013, ch. 147, § 1.

22-7.4-120. Monsignor Carlo Montecalvo Square.

The intersection of George Waterman Road and Greenville Avenue located in the town of Johnston shall be known as “Monsignor Carlo Montecalvo Square.”

History of Section. P.L. 2013, ch. 263, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 344, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2013, ch. 263, § 1, and P.L. 2013, ch. 344, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-121. Pawtucket River Bridge.

The newly reconstructed Rhode Island Bridge No. 550, located on Route 95 in the city of Pawtucket shall hereafter be named and known as the Pawtucket River Bridge.

History of Section. P.L. 2013, ch. 278, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 426, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2013, ch. 278, § 1, and P.L. 2013, ch. 426, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-122. The Honorable Raymond M. Durfee Bridge.

The Pocasset River Bridge No. 23, located on Reservoir Avenue in the city of Cranston, shall hereafter be named and known as “The Honorable Raymond M. Durfee Bridge” in recognition of his service and many contributions to the state of Rhode Island.

History of Section. P.L. 2014, ch. 340, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 382, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2014, ch. 340, § 1, and P.L. 2014, ch. 382, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-123. Second Lieutenant Matthew Coutu Memorial Bridge.

The West Davisville Road Bridge in North Kingstown (DOT bridge # 100601) shall be named and known as the “Second Lieutenant Matthew Coutu Memorial Bridge.”

History of Section. P.L. 2014, ch. 439, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 442, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 117, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 122, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2014, ch. 439, § 1, and P.L. 2014, ch. 442, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

P.L. 2015, ch. 117, § 1, and P.L. 2015, ch. 122, § 1 enacted identical amendments to this section.

22-7.4-124. The John J. Wrenn Building.

Building 71 located in the Pastore Complex in the city of Cranston, shall hereafter be named and known as “The John Wrenn Building” in honor of the former Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, John Wrenn, who championed the people of this state for fair housing and employment laws; and in recognition of his outstanding leadership and myriad contributions to the state of Rhode Island.

History of Section. P.L. 2014, ch. 499, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 537, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2014, ch. 499, § 1, and P.L. 2014, ch. 537, § 1 enacted nearly identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-125. John Grandin IEP House.

The International Engineering Program House, located on Upper College Road at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, shall hereafter be named and known as “The John Grandin IEP House.”

History of Section. P.L. 2015, ch. 43, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 47, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2015, ch. 43, § 1, and P.L. 2015, ch. 47, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-126. Richard E. Beaupre Center.

The new center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, located on Flagg Road at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, shall hereafter be named and known as “The Richard E. Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences.”

History of Section. P.L. 2015, ch. 48, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 49, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2015, ch. 48, § 1, and P.L. 2015, ch. 49, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-127. The PFC Allan B. McCutcheon and PFC James A. Blanchard Memorial Bridge.

The bridge located on Route 102 and Branch River in the town of Burrillville known as Bridge #672, shall hereafter be named and known as “The PFC Allan B. McCutcheon and PFC James A. Blanchard Memorial Bridge” in recognition of their service and sacrifice to this nation.

History of Section. P.L. 2015, ch. 56, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 57, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2015, ch. 56, § 1, and P.L. 2015, ch. 57, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-128. The “Gary M. Penfield Hall.”

The high-rise residence hall, located in the student residential sector of campus at Rhode Island College in Providence, shall hereafter be named and known as “Gary M. Penfield Hall.”

History of Section. P.L. 2015, ch. 66, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 70, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2015, ch. 66, § 1, and P.L. 2015, ch. 70, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-129. The Carol J. Guardo Hall.

The school of social work building, located on east campus of Rhode Island College in Providence, shall hereafter be named and known as “Carol J. Guardo Hall.”

History of Section. P.L. 2015, ch. 67, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 69, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2015, ch. 67, § 1, and P.L. 2015, ch. 69, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-130. The 1st Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna Memorial Highway.

Route 114, located in the towns of Bristol and Warren between the Warren Bridge and the Mount Hope Bridge, shall also be known by the honorary name of the “1st Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna Memorial Highway” in memory of 1st Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna.

History of Section. P.L. 2016, ch. 9, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 10, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2016, ch. 9, § 1, and P.L. 2016, ch. 10, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-131. The Barrington Veterans Memorial Bridge.

The bridge known as Central Bridge and also known as White Church Bridge in the town of Barrington shall hereafter be named and known as the “Barrington Veterans’ Memorial Bridge.”

History of Section. P.L. 2016, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 42, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2016, ch. 37, § 1, and P.L. 2016, ch. 42, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-132. The Mayor James E. Doyle Bridge.

The bridge located on Route 95 and the Pawtucket River in the city of Pawtucket known as the Pawtucket River Bridge, #550, shall hereafter be named and known as “The Mayor James E. Doyle Pawtucket River Bridge” in honor of Mayor Doyle’s lifetime commitment to the city of Pawtucket.

History of Section. P.L. 2016, ch. 38, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 43, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2016, ch. 38, § 1, and P.L. 2016, ch. 43, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-133. Paramaz Avedisian ‘54 Hall.

The College of Pharmacy building on Greenhouse Road at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, shall hereafter be named and known as “Paramaz Avedisian ‘54 Hall.”

History of Section. P.L. 2017, ch. 95, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 96, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2017, ch. 95, § 1, and P.L. 2017, ch. 96, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-134. S. Michael Minutelli Memorial Conference Room.

One of the two (2) conference rooms in the new Rhode Island Veterans’ Home in Bristol shall be named and known as the “S. Michael Minutelli Memorial Conference Room.”

History of Section. P.L. 2017, ch. 211, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 235, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2017, ch. 211, § 1, and P.L. 2017, ch. 235, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-135. 1st Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna US Army 7th Special Forces Group Memorial Conference Room.

One of the two (2) conference rooms in the new Rhode Island Veterans’ Home shall be named and known as the “1st Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna US Army 7th Special Forces Group Memorial Conference Room.”

History of Section. P.L. 2017, ch. 212, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 236, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2017, ch. 212, § 1, and P.L. 2017, ch. 236, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-136. Michael B. Isaacs Roundabout.

The roundabout at the intersection of Division Road and New England Tech Boulevard in the town of East Greenwich shall hereafter be named and known as the “Michael B. Isaacs Roundabout.”

History of Section. P.L. 2017, ch. 285, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 295, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2017, ch. 285, § 1, and P.L. 2017, ch. 295, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-137. Michael Andrade Memorial Recreation Room.

The recreation room in the new Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol shall be named and known as the “Michael Andrade Memorial Recreation Room.”

History of Section. P.L. 2018, ch. 16, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 26, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2018, ch. 16, § 1, and P.L. 2018, ch. 26, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-138. Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center.

The new welcome center located on Upper College Road at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, shall hereafter be named and known as the “Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center.”

History of Section. P.L. 2018, ch. 32, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 34, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2018, ch. 32, § 1, and P.L. 2018, ch. 34, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-139. Attorney General Julius C. Michaelson Customer Service Center.

The building at 4 Howard Avenue in the city of Cranston shall hereafter be named and known as the “Attorney General Julius C. Michaelson Customer Service Center.”

History of Section. P.L. 2018, ch. 216, § 1; PL. 2018, ch. 269, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2018, ch. 216, § 1, and P.L. 2018, ch. 269, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-140. Bernard “Bernie” Frezza, Jr. Junction.

The intersection of Hartford Avenue and Reservoir Avenue in the town of Johnston shall be named in honor of Bernard “Bernie” Frezza, Jr.

History of Section. P.L. 2019, ch. 77, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 80, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2019, ch. 77, § 1, and P.L. 2019, ch. 80, § 1 enacted nearly identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-141. The Fascitelli Center for Advance Engineering.

The college of engineering building, located on Upper College Road at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, shall hereafter be named and known as the “Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering.”

History of Section. P.L. 2019, ch. 116, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 152, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2019, ch. 116, § 1, and P.L. 2019, ch. 152, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-142. The Gold Star Family Highway.

The stretch of route 102 known as Chopmist Hill Road, from Route 44 in Chepachet to the southern boundary of the town of Glocester, shall be assigned the honorary name “Gold Star Family Highway.” The honorary name “Gold Star Family Highway” shall be only identified by signage installed on the above-named stretch of highway. The existing official name and route numbers in effect at the time of enactment of this section shall not be changed or affected in any way by the honorary naming of this stretch of highway.

History of Section. P.L. 2019, ch. 91, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 133, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2019, ch. 91, § 1, and P.L. 2019, ch. 133, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-143. The Rhode Island Purple Heart Trail.

The section of highway known as Route 4 and Route 1, which begins in Warwick as Route 4 and merges into Route 1 in North Kingstown and further extends to the town of Westerly, shall be named The Rhode Island Purple Heart Trail. Provided, this designation shall be coextensive with and shall not repeal, revoke, or displace any name or similar designation already given to sections or areas of and along the highway, and those names and designations shall remain in effect.

History of Section. P.L. 2020, ch. 11, § 1; P.L. 2020, ch. 16, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2020, ch. 11, § 1, and P.L. 2020, ch. 16, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-144. Holley Landing.

The landing in South Kingstown originally known as Wordens Pond Landing shall hereafter be named and known as “Holley Landing.”

History of Section. P.L. 2021, ch. 25, § 1, effective May 27, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 26, § 1, effective May 28, 2021.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2021, ch. 25, § 1, and P.L. 2021, ch. 26, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-145. Larry Mouradjian fishing pier.

The fishing pier at Rocky Point state park in Warwick shall hereafter be named and known as the “Larry Mouradjian fishing pier.”

History of Section. P.L. 2021, ch. 53, § 1, effective June 11, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 54, § 1, effective June 14, 2021.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2021, ch. 53, § 1, and P.L. 2021, ch. 54, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-146. E. Richard Durfee Road.

The portion of Sand Hill Cove Road in Narragansett bounded to the south by Narragansett assessor’s lots I-G-71-2, I-G-72, I-G-73, and I-G-74 shall be known as “E. Richard Durfee Road.”

History of Section. P.L. 2021, ch. 104, § 1, effective July 1, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 160, § 1, effective July 1, 2021.

Compiler's Notes.

P.L. 2021, ch. 104, § 1, and P.L. 2021, ch. 160, § 1 enacted identical versions of this section.

22-7.4-147. Delekta’s Corner.

The corner of 496 Main Street and Joyce Street, along state route 114 in the town of Warren, Rhode Island, shall be known as Delekta’s Corner.

History of Section. P.L. 2022, ch. 14, § 1, effective April 20, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 12, § 1, effective April 20, 2022.

Compiler's Notes

P.L. 2022, ch. 12, § 1, and P.L. 2022, ch. 14, § 1 enacted identical amendments to this section

Chapter 7.5 Permanent Joint Committee on Retirement [Repealed.]

22-7.5-1 — 22-7.5-7. Repealed.

Repealed Sections.

Former §§ 22-7.5-1 — 22-7.5-7 (P.L. 1978, ch. 392, § 1), relating to the permanent joint committee on retirement, were repealed by P.L. 1993, ch. 363, § 1, effective July 27, 1993.

Chapter 7.6 Permanent Joint Committee on Small Business

22-7.6-1. Declaration of purpose — “Small business” defined.

The legislature finds and declares:

That the essence of the American economic system is free competition; and
That only through full and free competition can free markets, free entry into business, and opportunities for the expression and growth of personal initiative and individual judgment be assured; and
That small business stands as a symbol of American character and spirit which includes the traits of individual initiative, self-reliance, and creativity; and
That small business has been a major positive factor in the political, economic, and social development of the state; and
That the future welfare of the state depends on the continued development of small business; and
That the opportunity for all people to participate in a manner and method of their own choosing has been a hallmark of our free enterprise system; and
That the people of the state of Rhode Island must be assured of the opportunity and right to participate in our system of free enterprise; and
That it is the sense of the people of the state of Rhode Island that private enterprise and small business entrepreneurship are essential to the preservation of individual liberty and freedom for all our citizens; and
That all citizens of the state of Rhode Island have the right to live in an economically diverse society; and
That all citizens of the state of Rhode Island have the right to own and manage their own business; and
That all citizens of the state of Rhode Island have an equal entrepreneurial opportunity to participate in our free enterprise system regardless of race, creed, and sex; and
That it shall be the declared policy of the people and the legislature of the state of Rhode Island to preserve, protect, and foster the creation, development, and growth of small business in the state; and
That it shall be the policy of the legislature that all agencies, departments, bureaus and instrumentalities of the state government shall take all possible measures to preserve these rights and aggressively foster small business opportunity; and
That the best method of furthering these legislative policies is through the establishment of a permanent state commission for small business development; and
That small business shall be defined as a person, partnership, corporation, or other form of business entity independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field and which business employs five hundred (500) or fewer employees and has its principal place of business located in the state of Rhode Island. This definition shall apply in the interpretation of any statute, regulation, or executive order.

History of Section. P.L. 1980, ch. 334, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 352, § 1.

22-7.6-2. Permanent committee — Composition.

There is created a permanent joint committee of the general assembly on small business to consist of eleven (11) members of the general assembly, five (5) of whom shall be from the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate, six (6) of whom shall be from the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. The chairpersonship of the committee shall alternate biannually from the house to the senate.

History of Section. P.L. 1980, ch. 334, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 29.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-7.6-3. Selection of officers.

Upon organization of the joint committee, the president of the senate shall appoint the officers of the joint committee.

History of Section. P.L. 1980, ch. 334, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 29.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-7.6-4. Duties.

It shall be the duty of the joint committee to promote the development of legislation affecting small business regulatory matters including, but not limited to, taxation, licensing, loan programs, simplification of government rules and regulations, technical assistance, and assistance in industrial development for both incorporated and unincorporated small businesses.

History of Section. P.L. 1980, ch. 334, § 1.

22-7.6-5. Reports and recommendations.

The joint committee on small business shall from time to time and at least annually report to the general assembly on its findings and the results of its studies, and make any recommendations to the general assembly and propose any legislation or initiate any studies that it shall deem advisable.

History of Section. P.L. 1980, ch. 334, § 1.

22-7.6-6. Technical assistance.

The joint committee shall, if it finds it cannot obtain proper assistance from available sources, contract for any technical services that it shall require to effectuate its purposes.

History of Section. P.L. 1980, ch. 334, § 1.

22-7.6-7. References to committee.

Each branch of the legislature shall refer to the joint committee, either initially or after action by other committees, all bills and resolutions dealing with or affecting small business.

History of Section. P.L. 1980, ch. 334, § 1.

22-7.6-8. Place of meeting — Quorum.

The joint committee on legislative services shall provide adequate space in the state house for the use of the joint committee on small business; provided, that the joint committee on small business may conduct hearings and hold meetings elsewhere when doing so will better serve its purposes. A majority in number of the joint committee on small business shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

History of Section. P.L. 1980, ch. 334, § 1.

Chapter 7.7 Joint Oversight Committee on the Strategic Development Commission [Repealed.]

22-7.7-1 — 22-7.7-5. Repealed.

Repealed Sections.

This chapter (P.L. 1984, ch. 24, art. IV, § 1), concerning the joint oversight committee on the strategic development commission, was repealed by P.L. 1984, ch. 450, § 1.

Chapter 7.8 Permanent Joint Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

22-7.8-1. Permanent committee — Composition.

There is created a permanent joint committee of the general assembly on veterans’ affairs to consist of fifteen (15) members of the general assembly, eight (8) of whom shall be from the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker, not more than five (5) of whom shall be from the same political party; seven (7) of whom shall be from the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate, not more than five (5) of whom shall be from the same political party. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner as the original appointments. The members of the joint committee on veterans’ affairs shall serve so long as they shall remain members of the house from which they were appointed and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. The chairpersonship of the committee shall alternate biennially from the senate to the house.

History of Section. P.L. 1986, ch. 472, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 30; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 69.

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment revised the last sentence of the section.

Compiler’s Notes.

The section as it appears above has been edited by the compiler to include the changes made by the 2002 Reenactment of this title which were not included in the 2002 amendment.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-7.8-2. Selection of officers.

History of Section. P.L. 1986, ch. 472, § 1.

22-7.8-3. Duties.

It shall be the duty of the committee to promote the development of a coordinated veterans’ program and to consult with all agencies dealing with veterans’ affairs.

History of Section. P.L. 1986, ch. 472, § 1.

22-7.8-4. Report and recommendations.

The joint committee on veterans’ affairs shall from time to time and at least annually report to the general assembly on its findings and the result of its studies, and make any recommendations to the general assembly and propose any legislation or initiate any studies that it shall deem advisable.

History of Section. P.L. 1986, ch. 472, § 1.

22-7.8-5. References to committee.

Each branch of the legislature shall refer to the joint committee all bills and resolutions dealing directly with veterans’ affairs.

History of Section. P.L. 1986, ch. 472, § 1.

22-7.8-6. Place of meeting — Quorum.

The joint committee on legislative services shall provide adequate space in the state house for the use of the joint committee on veterans’ affairs; provided, that the joint committee on veterans’ affairs may conduct hearings and hold meetings elsewhere when doing so will better serve its purposes. A majority in number of the joint committee on veterans’ affairs shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

History of Section. P.L. 1986, ch. 472, § 1.

Chapter 7.9 Permanent Joint Committee on Economic Development

22-7.9-1. Permanent committee — Composition.

There is created a permanent joint committee of the general assembly on economic development to consist of eleven (11) members of the general assembly, five (5) of whom shall be from the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate not more than three (3) of whom shall be from the same political party, and six (6) of whom shall be from the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives not more than four (4) of whom shall be from the same political party. The selection of the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary of the committee shall alternate biennially between the president of the senate and the speaker of the house as set forth in this chapter.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 82, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 220, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 70.

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment substituted “president of the senate” for “majority leader of the senate” in the first sentence.

Compiler’s Notes.

In 2002, the compiler substituted “president of the senate” for “majority leader of the senate” in the last sentence.

The section as it appears above has been edited by the compiler to include the changes made by the 2002 Reenactment of this title which were not included in the 2002 amendment.

22-7.9-2. Repealed.

Repealed Sections.

This section (P.L. 2001, ch. 82, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 220, § 1), concerning the selection of officers for the permanent joint committee on economic development, was repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 71, effective June 28, 2002.

22-7.9-3. Duties.

It shall be the duty of the joint committee on economic development to promote and encourage the preservation, expansion, and sound development of new and existing industry, business, commerce, agriculture, tourism, and recreational facilities in the state, which will promote the economic development of the state and the general welfare of its citizens.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 82, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 220, § 1.

22-7.9-4. Reports and recommendations.

The joint committee on economic development shall from time to time and at least annually report to the general assembly on its findings and the results of its studies, and make any recommendations to the general assembly and propose any legislation or initiate any studies that it shall deem advisable.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 82, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 220, § 1.

22-7.9-5. References to committee.

Each branch of the legislature may refer to the joint committee, either initially or after action by other committees, all bills and resolutions dealing with or affecting economic development; provided, that the joint committee shall not act on any bill that has a fiscal impact. The joint committee shall transfer any bill with a fiscal impact to the finance committee of the branch of the legislature from which the bill originated.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 82, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 220, § 1.

22-7.9-6. Place of meeting — Quorum.

The joint committee on legislative services shall provide adequate space in the state house for the use of the joint committee on economic development; provided, that the joint committee on economic development may conduct hearings and hold meetings elsewhere when doing so will better serve its purposes. A majority in number of the joint committee on economic development shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 82, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 220, § 1.

Chapter 7.10 Permanent Joint Committee on Energy

22-7.10-1. Permanent committee — Composition.

There is created a permanent joint committee of the general assembly on energy to consist of eight (8) members of the general assembly, four (4) of whom shall be from the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate not more than three (3) of whom shall be from the same political party, and four (4) of whom shall be from the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives not more than three (3) of whom shall be from the same political party. The selection of the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary of the committee shall alternate biennially between the president of the senate and the speaker of the house.

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 2.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 2, and P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 2, enacted identical versions of this chapter.

22-7.10-2. Duties.

It shall be the duty of the joint committee on energy to promote and encourage the development of effective and efficient plans, programs, strategies, and standards for energy conservation, energy efficiency, and energy resource procurement, use and development, including renewable energy, and in the furtherance to this purpose, it shall be the duty of the joint committee to provide oversight of the implementation of standard offer service through 2020 and all agencies and instrumentalities of the state with responsibility for energy programs, including, but not limited to, the office of energy resources, the Rhode Island energy efficiency and resources management council, the public utilities commission, and the division of public utilities.

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 2.

22-7.10-3. Reports and recommendations.

The joint committee on energy shall from time to time and at least annually report to the general assembly on its findings and the results of its studies, and make any recommendations to the general assembly and propose any legislation or initiate any studies that it shall deem advisable.

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 2.

22-7.10-4. References to committee.

Each branch of the legislature may refer to the joint committee, either initially or after action by other committees, all bills and resolutions dealing with or affecting energy.

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 2.

22-7.10-5. Technical assistance.

The joint committee shall, if it finds it cannot obtain proper assistance from available sources, contract for any technical services that it shall require to effectuate its purposes.

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 2.

22-7.10-6. Place of meeting — Quorum.

The joint committee on legislative services shall provide adequate space in the state house of the use of the joint committee on energy; provided, that the joint committee on energy may conduct hearings and hold meetings elsewhere when doing so will better serve its purposes. A majority in number of the joint committee on energy shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 2.

Chapter 8 Legislative Council

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:

To collect factual information and to advise the general assembly on matters submitted to the council;
To make recommendations to the general assembly concerning legislation which in its opinion may be required, and if necessary, to draft measures for introduction;
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.

History of Section. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 220; G.L. 1956, § 22-8-1 .

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment redesignated the subdivisions.

Comparative Legislation.

Legislative assistance:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 2-71c.

Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 3, § 51 et seq.

22-8-2. Composition — Appointment of members.

The legislative council shall consist of three (3) senators and four (4) representatives. At the January session of the general assembly in each odd-numbered year the president of the senate shall designate three (3) senators, not more than two (2) of whom shall be members of the same political party, and the speaker of the house shall designate four (4) members of the house of representatives, not more than three (3) of whom shall be members of the same political party, to serve as legislative councilors.

History of Section. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 221; G.L. 1956, § 22-8-2 ; P.L. 1999, ch. 105, § 11; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 31.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-8-3. Organization of council — Meetings — Expenses of members.

Within two (2) weeks after their designation and appointment, the legislative council shall meet and at this first meeting shall choose a chairperson and a vice-chairperson and may appoint a director of research to perform any duties that the legislative council may designate. The council shall meet as often as may be necessary to perform its duties, provided in any event it shall meet at least once in sixty (60) days and not exceeding twenty-four (24) times in any one calendar year. Meetings of the council shall be at a time and place named by the chairperson. Members of the council shall be compensated for traveling and other necessary expenses incurred in attending the sessions of the council.

History of Section. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 221; G.L. 1956, § 22-8-3 .

22-8-4. Illegal use of stamp.

Every person who, not authorized to do so, shall use or misuse the legislative council stamp which is affixed to the explanation portion of legislation or the bill itself or shall cause to make any notation in any manner whatsoever on the explanation portion of legislation or the bill itself that indicates or purports to indicate that it is approved by the legislative council, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or shall suffer both that fine and imprisonment.

History of Section. P.L. 1979, ch. 342, § 1.

Chapter 9 Petitions to General Assembly

22-9-1. Notice to parties adversely affected by petitions.

Whenever any petition presented to either house of the general assembly shall affect the right or interest of any person other than the petitioner, the petition shall be continued to the time as may be ordered by the house in which it is presented, and notice of the pendency of the petition shall be ordered by that house to be served, at the expense of the petitioner, upon the person who shall be interested adversely to the petitioner in it, as by that house shall be deemed reasonable and proper; but if the petitioner shall have served the adverse party with a copy of the petition thirty (30) days before the commencement of the session of the general assembly at which the petition is presented, with a notice of his or her intention to present the petition, and it shall be made to appear to the general assembly that the notice was reasonable and proper, and was properly given, the petition may be considered whenever it is presented; but no petition affecting the interest of any city or town shall be proceeded with at the session at which it shall be presented, unless notice of the petition, in the manner set forth in this section, shall have been served upon the city or town council in open meeting sixty (60) days prior to the presentation of the petition.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 21, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 27, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 26, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 303, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 22-9-1 .

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment added “city or” preceding “town” twice in the last sentence.

Cross References.

Bills to authorize indebtedness of towns, § 45-12-3 .

Fee for filing of petition, § 42-8-20 .

Right to petition for redress of grievances, R.I. Const., Art. I, § 21 .

Comparative Legislation.

Petitions:

Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 3, §§ 5-8A; ch. 160, § 8.

NOTES TO DECISIONS

Acts Valid Despite Violation.

Special amendatory act passed by the general assembly was valid despite failure to comply with this section where general assembly had previously reserved right to amend. Bailey v. Trustees of Power St. Methodist Episcopal Church, 6 R.I. 491 , 1860 R.I. LEXIS 20 (1860).

Act annexing territory to a fire district was valid despite failure to comply with this section. Sherman v. Benford, 10 R.I. 559 , 1873 R.I. LEXIS 40 (1873).

22-9-2. Notice of bill to create corporation with power of eminent domain.

Whenever any bill shall be presented to either house of the general assembly to create a corporation which shall be authorized to exercise the right to eminent domain, or which shall have the right to acquire franchises in the streets and highways of any city or town, notice of the pendency of the petition for the passage of the bill shall be given by the petitioners for it in some newspaper published in the city of Providence and also in some newspaper published in the city, town or county where the corporation is sought to be located (or, if there be no newspaper published in the city, town or county, then in some newspaper published in an adjoining city, town or county), for three (3) weeks successively after the presentation of the bill; and the notice shall specify the purpose of the corporation, the place where it is intended to be established, and the towns or cities where the right of eminent domain is to be exercised or the franchises are to be acquired.

History of Section. G.L. 1896, ch. 21, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 27, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 26, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 303, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 22-9-2 .

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment added “city” preceding “town” throughout the section.

Chapter 10 Lobbying

22-10-1. [Repealed.]

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 4, effective January 1, 2017; P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 4, effective January 1, 2017.

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-1 concerned declaration of intent. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-10-1 (P.L. 1975, ch. 262, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 22-10-1 ), concerning definition of lobbyist, was repealed by P.L. 1984, ch. 253, § 1, effective May 9, 1984. Former § 22-10-1 (P.L. 1984, ch. 253, § 2), concerning definitions, was repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989.

Comparative Legislation.

Lobbying and lobbyists:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 2-16.

Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 3, § 39 et seq.

Collateral References.

Validity and construction of state and municipal enactments regulating lobbying. 42 A.L.R.3d 1046.

22-10-1.1, 22-10-1.2. [Repealed.]

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-10-1.2 (P.L. 1975, ch. 262, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 22-10-1.2), also concerning exemptions from chapter’s requirements, was repealed by P.L. 1984, ch. 253, § 1, effective May 9, 1984. Former §§ 22-10-1.1 , 22-10-1.2 (P.L. 1975, ch. 262, § 2; P.L. 1984, ch. 253, § 2), concerning requirement that names of lobbyists be entered on legislative docket, was repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989. Sections 22-10-1.1 and 22-10-1.2 were repealed again by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 1 and P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 1, effective January 1, 2017. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

Former §§ 22-10-1.1 , 22-10-1.2 (P.L. 1975, ch. 262, § 2; P.L. 1984, ch. 253, § 2), concerning exemptions and the requirement that names of lobbyists be entered on legislative docket, were previously repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

22-10-2. [Repealed.]

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 207, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 413, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 4, effective January 1, 2017; P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 4, effective January 1, 2017.

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-2 concerned definitions. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-10-2 (P.L. 1912, ch. 847, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 123, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 305, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 22-10-2 ; P.L. 1981, ch. 304, § 1), concerning dockets, was repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989.

NOTES TO DECISIONS

Lobbying.
- — Statistical Information.
Lobbyist.
- — Governmental Lobbyist.
Rules and Regulations.

Lobbying.

The definition of lobbying, which specifically refers to efforts to influence legislation in any manner, includes in its prohibition the provision of facially neutral statistical information by a representative of an interested governmental unit. National Ass'n of Social Workers v. Harwood, 874 F. Supp. 530, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 766 (D.R.I.), rev'd, 69 F.3d 622, 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 31828 (1st Cir. 1995).

— Statistical Information.

The definition of lobbying includes the presentation by governmental agents to legislators of statistical and numerical information pertinent to pending legislation, particularly when the governmental body to whom that agent is responsible has taken a position on the pending legislation. National Ass'n of Social Workers v. Harwood, 860 F. Supp. 943, 1994 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12085 (D.R.I. 1994), modified, 874 F. Supp. 530, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 766 (D.R.I. 1995).

Lobbyist.

— Governmental Lobbyist.

Anyone registered in the register set up for governmental lobbyists under § 22-10-4.1 is a governmental lobbyist, and any individual who is employed by a government or who is acting as an agent of a government and who is engaging in activities defined as “lobbying” under subsection (a) of this section is a governmental lobbyist, regardless of whether the individual’s name appears on the register set up under § 22-10-4.1 . National Ass'n of Social Workers v. Harwood, 860 F. Supp. 943, 1994 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12085 (D.R.I. 1994), modified, 874 F. Supp. 530, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 766 (D.R.I. 1995).

Rules and Regulations.

A rule of the Rhode Island house of representatives which was interpreted and enforced so as to allow governmental lobbyists onto the floor of the house while the house was in session, while denying lobbyists for private organizations the same access, was an unconstitutional time, place, and manner restriction on expressive activity in a limited public forum. National Ass'n of Social Workers v. Harwood, 860 F. Supp. 943, 1994 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12085 (D.R.I. 1994), modified, 874 F. Supp. 530, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 766 (D.R.I. 1995).

Insofar as the speaker of the House in Rhode Island and the head doorkeeper enforced House Rule 45, which controls admission to the floor, against private lobbyists but spared governmental lobbyists from exclusion, those individuals acted within the legislative sphere and are protected from judicial interference by the doctrine of absolute legislative immunity. National Ass'n of Social Workers v. Harwood, 69 F.3d 622, 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 31828 (1st Cir. 1995).

22-10-2.1. [Repealed.]

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-10-2.1 (P.L. 1984, ch. 387, § 1), concerning identification badges, was previously repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

22-10-3. [Repealed.]

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 4, effective January 1, 2017; P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 4, effective January 1, 2017.

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-3 concerned exemptions. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-10-3 (P.L. 1912, ch. 847, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 123, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 305, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 22-10-3 ; P.L. 1981, ch. 304, § 1), concerning entries as to additional subjects of legislation, was repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989.

22-10-4. [Repealed.]

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 4, effective January 1, 2017; P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 4, effective January 1, 2017.

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-4 concerned lobbyists and limited activity. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-10-4 (P.L. 1912, ch. 847, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 123, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 305, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 22-10-4 ), concerning lobbying without proper docket entries was repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989.

22-10-4.1. [Repealed.]

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 233, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 4, effective January 1, 2017; P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 4, effective January 1, 2017.

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-4.1 concerned governmental employees. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-10-4.1 (P.L. 1975, ch. 262, § 2), concerning identification, was repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989.

NOTES TO DECISIONS

Governmental Lobbyists.
Rules and Regulations.

Governmental Lobbyists.

Anyone registered in the register set up for governmental lobbyists under this section is a governmental lobbyist, and any individual who is employed by a government or who is acting as an agent of a government and who is engaging in activities defined as “lobbying” under § 22-10-2(a) (see now § 22-10-2(3)) is a governmental lobbyist, regardless of whether the individual’s name appears on the register set up under this section. National Ass'n of Social Workers v. Harwood, 860 F. Supp. 943, 1994 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12085 (D.R.I. 1994), modified, 874 F. Supp. 530, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 766 (D.R.I. 1995).

Rules and Regulations.

22-10-5. [Repealed.]

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 4, effective January 1, 2017; P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 4, effective January 1, 2017.

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-5 concerned the register, information shown, and public records. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-10-5 (P.L. 1912, ch. 847, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 123, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 305, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 22-10-5 ), concerning filing of authority to act as counsel or agent, was repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989.

22-10-6. [Repealed.]

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 283, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 298, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 4, effective January 1, 2017; P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 4, effective January 1, 2017.

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-6 concerned entry of names of lobbyists on register required. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-10-6 (P.L. 1912, ch. 847, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 123, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 305, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 22-10-6 ), also concerning lobbying without complying with chapter, was repealed by P.L. 1984, ch. 253, § 1, effective May 9, 1984.

Former § 22-10-6 (P.L. 1984, ch. 253, § 2), concerning prohibition of lobbying without compliance, was repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989.

22-10-7. [Repealed.]

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 4, effective January 1, 2017; P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 4, effective January 1, 2017.

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-7 concerned entries as to additional subjects of legislation. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-10-7 (P.L. 1975, ch. 262, § 2; P.L. 1976, ch. 322, § 1), concerning reports, was repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989.

22-10-8. [Repealed.]

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 283, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 298, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 78, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 4, effective January 1, 2017; P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 4, effective January 1, 2017.

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-8 concerned identification badge. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-10-8 (P.L. 1912, ch. 847, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 123, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 305, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 22-10-8 ; P.L. 1975, ch. 262, § 3; P.L. 1981, ch. 304, § 1), concerning penalties for violation, was repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989.

22-10-9. [Repealed.]

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 238, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 361, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 505, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 207, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 413, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 11, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 428, § 4; P.L. 2006, ch. 429, § 4; P.L. 2008, ch. 264, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 451, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 4, effective January 1, 2017; P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 4, effective January 1, 2017.

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-9 concerned financial reports. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

Repealed Sections.

Former § 22-10-9 (P.L. 1912, ch. 847, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 123, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 305, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 22-10-9 ), concerning exemption of public securities, was repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 1, effective January 1, 1989.

22-10-10. [Repealed.]

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 428, § 4; P.L. 2006, ch. 429, § 4; P.L. 2011, ch. 283, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 298, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 102, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 121, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 4, effective January 1, 2017; P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 4, effective January 1, 2017.

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-10 concerned duties and powers of the secretary of state. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

22-10-11. [Repealed.]

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-11 concerned penalty for violations of chapter. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

22-10-12. [Repealed.]

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 436, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2016, ch. 62, § 4, effective January 1, 2017; P.L. 2016, ch. 69, § 4, effective January 1, 2017.

Compiler’s Notes.

Former § 22-10-12 concerned lobbying without compliance prohibited. For present provisions of law, see § 42-139.1-1 et seq.

Chapter 11 Joint Committee on Legislative Services

22-11-1. Permanent committee — Composition.

There is created a permanent joint committee on legislative services consisting of the president and the minority leader of the senate, the majority and minority leaders from the house of representatives, and the speaker of the house of representatives. The members of the committee shall serve until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.

History of Section. P.L. 1960, ch. 181, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 489, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 32.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

Comparative Legislation.

Joint committee on legislative management:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 2-71a et seq.

22-11-2. Officers.

The speaker of the house of representatives shall serve as chairperson of the joint committee and the president of the senate shall serve as vice-chairperson.

History of Section. P.L. 1960, ch. 181, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 32.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-11-3. Functions.

It shall be exclusively the responsibility of the joint committee to act upon all administrative matters affecting the operation of the general assembly, including, but not limited to:
1. The preparation of the legislative payrolls;
2. The preparation of requests for the annual operating budget for the general assembly;
3. The control of house and senate appropriations, including expenditures of standing, select, and special committees of the general assembly, except those provided otherwise by law;
4. All printing for the general assembly and its members and staff including, but not limited to, stationery, bills and journals and covers for them, daily calendars, public laws, acts of a local and private nature, and resolutions;
5. The procuring of office space, supplies, equipment, and professional and technical assistants for the general assembly; and
6. The exclusive responsibility for the purchase or rental of and the installation, obtaining, upkeep, and maintenance of electronic voting devices and equipment incidental to the devices, and sound systems for the house of representatives and senate chambers, including, but not limited to, entering into contracts and agreements for the purchase, rental, installation, or maintenance of the equipment and procuring the necessary supplies for the systems.
In addition, the joint committee will have exclusive authority on office space allocations and maintenance and repair in this state capitol building for all agencies of government, except the offices of the governor and the offices of the secretary of state.

History of Section. P.L. 1960, ch. 181, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 1972, ch. 201, § 1; P.L. 1974, ch. 196, § 2; P.L. 1974, ch. 198, art. 5, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 146, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 291, art. 11, § 1.

22-11-3.1. Rules and regulations.

The joint committee on legislative services is authorized and empowered to adopt any rules and regulations that are deemed necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, a copy of which rules and regulations shall be filed with the secretary of state and available for public inspection; provided, that each permanent and continuing office or agency within the legislative department, established by statute and to which funds are specifically appropriated, will maintain and be responsible for exercising its own internal financial and personnel controls. In the formation of these rules and regulations, the joint committee shall take into consideration and conform to, where practicable, existing policies governing financial and personnel practices within the executive branch of government.
The joint committee on legislative services is authorized and empowered to adopt rules and regulations, consistent with the rules of each house of the general assembly, designed to provide electronic services and products to its elected members and, incrementally, to make electronic services and products regarding its proceedings available to the citizens of this state. The joint committee on legislative services shall prioritize general assembly proceedings and legislative information to be made incrementally accessible in a timely manner, including:
1. A list of all members of the general assembly with their addresses and telephone numbers and all committees of the general assembly and their members;
2. The history and status of every bill introduced and amended in each current legislative session;
3. The current calendars of the house and the senate and of all legislative committees;
4. The text of every bill introduced and to be printed in the current legislative session, including the amended or substitute form of each bill, and the text of every bill as enacted;
5. The general laws;
6. The Rhode Island Constitution; and
7. The senate and house journals.
It shall be solely and exclusively within the discretion of the joint committee on legislative services, when providing access, to include and require, in written contracts for electronic services and products, provisions that:
1. Protect the security and integrity of the information system of the general assembly;
2. Limit any potential liability of the general assembly in providing public access to electronic services and products;
3. Ensure that access of non-disclosable information is prohibited;
4. Provide protection against intentional or accidental disclosure, modification, or destruction of records.

History of Section. P.L. 1968, ch. 99, § 8; P.L. 1988, ch. 489, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 377, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 72.

Compiler’s Notes.

The section as it appears above has been edited by the compiler to include the changes made by the 2002 Reenactment of this title which were not included in the 2002 amendment.

22-11-3.2. Law revision director.

The joint committee on legislative services is authorized and empowered to appoint a law revision director in charge of law revision, who shall perform the duties as the joint committee on legislative services may prescribe in relation to law revision.

History of Section. P.L. 1985, ch. 153, § 3; P.L. 1988, ch. 489, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 354, § 21.

22-11-3.3. Printing and binding of proceedings of general assembly.

The joint committee on legislative services shall, at the end of each session of the general assembly, cause to be published, with a proper index, a number of copies of the public laws not exceeding three thousand (3,000) that shall have been passed during the session, as compiled and edited by the law revision director of the joint committee on legislative services, to be distributed in the manner provided in § 43-2-5 . It shall also cause to be published, with a proper index, a number of copies of the acts of a local and private nature and resolutions not exceeding one thousand (1,000) that shall have been passed at the session, as compiled and edited by the law revision director of the joint committee on legislative services, excluding resolutions of congratulation, commendation, and sympathy to be distributed in the manner provided in § 43-2-5 .

History of Section. P.L. 1972, ch. 201, § 2; P.L. 1973, ch. 269, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 304, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 22-11-3.2 ; P.L. 1985, ch. 153, § 2; P.L. 1988, ch. 489, § 2.

Repealed Sections.

The former section (P.L. 1972, ch. 201, § 2; P.L. 1973, ch. 269, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 304, § 2), concerning printing and binding of proceedings of general assembly, was redesignated as § 22-11-3.3 and amended by P.L. 1985, ch. 153, § 2.

22-11-3.4. Duties of the law revision director.

In addition to other duties assigned to the law revision director, he or she shall rearrange, rephrase, and consolidate the public laws and acts and resolves of the general assembly so that redundancies may be avoided, obsolete enactments eliminated, contradictions reconciled, omissions supplied, and imperfections cured. The law revision director has no authority either to change the law or to alter the substance of the statutes but shall alert the general assembly annually to specific changes, which may be required. In addition, a report shall be filed annually with the general assembly which shall indicate which sections of the general laws at the previous session had more than one amendment and displaying a copy of the final version of the statute on the first legislative day of the next subsequent session of the general assembly.
The law revision director shall, by February 1, 2020, file a report with the general assembly proposing amendments to those sections of the general laws that do not use appropriate disability language as required by § 43-3-7.1 . The report shall also include a list of those statutes for which amendments are not being proposed pursuant to § 43-3-7.1 because the director had determined that such amendments could alter the intent of the statute. The report shall be prepared after consultation with the governor’s commission on disabilities.

History of Section. P.L. 1985, ch. 153, § 3; P.L. 1999, ch. 354, § 21; P.L. 2019, ch. 40, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 53, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2019, ch. 40, § 1, and P.L. 2019, ch. 53, § 1 enacted identical amendments to this section.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2019, ch. 40, § 5, provides that the amendment to this section by that act takes effect on January 1, 2020.

P.L. 2019, ch. 53, § 5, provides that the amendment to this section by that act takes effect on January 1, 2020.

22-11-3.5. Revision of statutes — Gender neutrality.

The law revision director is authorized and empowered to amend statutes for the purpose of making statutory language gender neutral.

History of Section. P.L. 1988, ch. 378, § 2.

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment substituted “neutrality” for “neutral” in the section heading.

22-11-4. Employees.

To accomplish the purposes of this chapter, the joint committee is authorized to employ a chief legislative clerk and any other legislative assistants, including clerical assistants, that it deems necessary, and to fix the rates of compensation of these employees.

History of Section. P.L. 1960, ch. 181, art. 6, § 1.

22-11-5. Quarters.

The permanent joint committee on legislative services shall be provided with suitable offices in the state house for its staff.

History of Section. P.L. 1960, ch. 181, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 489, § 2.

22-11-6. Annual appropriation.

The general assembly shall annually appropriate the sum as shall be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

History of Section. P.L. 1960, ch. 181, art. 6, § 1.

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment added “Annual” in the section heading and substituted “this chapter” for “§§ 22-11-1 to 22-1-5 , inclusive.”

Chapter 12 Fiscal Notes

22-12-1. When fiscal notes required.

All bills and resolutions having an effect on the revenues, expenditures, or fiscal liability of the state, which can be calculated with reasonable accuracy, excepting appropriation measures carrying specific dollar amounts, shall be accompanied by a brief explanatory statement or note which sets forth their estimated dollar effect. The statements or notes shall be known as “fiscal notes,” and they shall accompany each such bill or resolution prior to consideration of the house in which the bill or resolution originated. Fiscal notes shall also accompany each bill or resolution that affects any city or town financially.

History of Section. P.L. 1965, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 47, § 1.

22-12-1.1. Fiscal notes for administrative rules.

Whenever a state department or agency proposes to adopt administrative rules in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42, which rules affect the state or any city or town financially, the proposed rules shall be accompanied by a fiscal note. The budget officer shall be responsible, in cooperation with these agencies, for the preparation of the fiscal note, except that the department of revenue, in consultation and cooperation with the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, shall be responsible for the preparation of the fiscal note for bills affecting cities and towns. Fiscal notes shall be returned to the state department or agency proposing to adopt administrative rules within ten (10) calendar days of when the request was made. Copies of all fiscal notes for administrative rules shall be forwarded to the chairperson of the house finance committee, the chairperson of the senate finance committee, house fiscal advisor and senate fiscal advisor.

History of Section. P.L. 1987, ch. 213, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 246, art. 39, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 1, and P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 1, enacted identical amendments to this section.

22-12-2. Content of fiscal notes.

Fiscal notes shall, wherever possible, cite effect in dollar amounts for the current fiscal year and estimates for the next two (2) succeeding fiscal years. No comment or opinion relative to the merits of the bill shall be included, excepting however that technical or mechanical defects may be noted. Fiscal notes for bills affecting cities and towns shall cite the effect by city and town.

History of Section. P.L. 1965, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 248, § 1.

22-12-3. Request for fiscal notes.

Fiscal notes shall only be requested by the chairperson of the house or senate finance committee upon being notified by another committee chairperson, the sponsor of the bill or resolution, or in the case of bills or resolutions affecting cities or towns, by the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns in addition to the individuals referred to in this section, of the existence of any bill or resolution described in § 22-12-1 . Requests shall be made in the form and substance as may be requested by the finance committee chairperson, and shall be forwarded through the house or senate fiscal adviser to the state budget officer, who shall determine the agency or agencies affected by the bill, or for bills affecting cities and towns to the chief executive official of the cities and the towns, the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, and the department of revenue. The budget officer shall then be responsible, in cooperation with these agencies, for the preparation of the fiscal note, except that the department of administration, in consultation and cooperation with the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, shall be responsible for the preparation of the fiscal note for bills affecting cities and towns.
The chairperson of either the house finance or senate finance committee may also require executive branch agencies to provide performance metrics when legislation affecting an agency’s program or policy has an economic impact.

History of Section. P.L. 1965, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1974, ch. 198, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 291, art. 10, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 61, § 8; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 155, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 209, § 3.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 1, and P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 1, enacted identical amendments to this section.

P.L. 2013, ch. 155, § 3, and P.L. 2013, ch. 209, § 3 enacted identical amendments to this section.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2013, ch. 155, § 6, provides that the amendment to this section by that act takes effect on January 1, 2014.

P.L. 2013, ch. 209, § 6, provides that the amendment to this section by that act takes effect on January 1, 2014.

22-12-4. Return of fiscal notes.

Fiscal notes shall be returned to the chairperson of the committee having the bill or resolution under consideration and to the person making the request within ten (10) calendar days of when the request was made. All completed fiscal notes received by committee in compliance with this chapter shall be reviewed by the advisor of the committee on finance of the house or senate who shall note his or her approval as to accuracy and reliability of the dollar estimates or append his or her comments or exceptions.
If the budget office fails to return a fiscal note within the timeframes set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the house fiscal advisor or the senate fiscal advisor may request any agency or department of state government which may be affected by the bill or resolution under consideration to provide any information that he or she may deem necessary for the preparation of an interim fiscal note. Any agency or department of which such a request is made shall respond in writing to the fiscal advisor within five (5) business days. The house fiscal advisor or the senate fiscal advisor may prepare an interim fiscal note at any time after expiration of the time frame set forth in subsection (a) of this section.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 22-12-1 , the house in which the bill or resolution originated may consider the bill or resolution if the fiscal note has not been returned within the timeframe set forth in subsection (a) of this section, provided an interim note has been prepared.

History of Section. P.L. 1965, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 291, art. 10, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 287, art. 16, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 47, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 33, § 1.

22-12-5. Failure to supply information.

Whenever a bill or resolution, requiring a fiscal note as set forth in § 22-12-2 , affects a city or town financially and the affected city or town fails to supply the necessary financial information or fails to cooperate with the agency or entity, as set forth in § 22-12-3 , compiling the financial information within five (5) business days after the request for the financial information, then the chairperson of the legislative committee to which the bill is assigned shall notify the chief executive official of the city or town, by certified mail, return receipt requested, that the city or town has not supplied or has failed to cooperate in the compiling of the financial information. The affected city or town shall have three (3) calendar days from the receipt of the certified letter to supply the financial information. In the event that the bill or resolution becomes law and has a financial effect on the city or town, which does or could necessitate additional expenditures from local revenue, then the provisions of §§ 45-13-6 — 45-13-11 shall not apply.

History of Section. P.L. 1981, ch. 291, art. 10, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 33, § 1.

Chapter 12.1 Actuarial Cost

22-12.1-1. Actuarial cost required.

Proposed legislation which directly impacts the retirement system can potentially affect the benefits of all plan participants and beneficiaries. Since it is in the best interests of plan participants and beneficiaries to determine the financial consequences of any proposed legislation which would directly impact the state’s liability to the retirement system, no committee shall recommend passage of any bill or resolution having an effect on contributions, benefits and retirement allowances of the retirement system pursuant to the provisions of chapters 8 — 10 of title 36, unless the bill or resolution shall be accompanied by a statement which shall set forth the full actuarial costs or full actuarial value, as those terms are defined in § 36-8-1 .
These statements or notes shall be known as “pension impact notes,” and they shall accompany each such bill or resolution prior to consideration of the house in which the bill or resolution originated. The reasonable cost of preparing pension impact notes shall be charged as an administrative expense and paid from the retirement system’s restricted receipts account established pursuant to § 36-8-10.1 . Only the chair of the senate committee on finance with the approval of the president of the senate can request a pension impact note on proposed legislation that originates in the senate. Only the chair of the house committee on finance with the approval of the speaker of the house can request a pension impact note on proposed legislation that originates in the house. The governor can request a pension impact note on proposed legislation recommended in the appropriation acts required by §§ 35-3-7 or 35-3-8 .
1. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the chair of the senate committee on finance and/or the house committee on finance, with approval of the president of the senate or the speaker of the house of representatives respectively, may request a pension impact note relating to any proposed impact upon the state’s liability to the retirement system regardless of the existence of related proposed legislation.
2. The reasonable cost of preparing pension impact notes which are not related to existing proposed legislation shall be paid from the annual appropriation for the joint committee on legislative services.
1. The director of the department of administration, with approval of the governor, may request a pension impact note.
2. The reasonable cost of preparing impact notes which are not related to existing proposed legislation shall be paid from the annual appropriation for the department of administration budget.

History of Section. P.L. 1991, ch. 111, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 23, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 381, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 406, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2011, ch. 381, § 1, and P.L. 2011, ch. 406, § 1 enacted identical amendments to this section.

Chapter 13 Auditor General

22-13-1. Appointment — Qualifications — Oath — Bond — Office space — Rules and regulations.

The auditor general shall be appointed by the joint committee on legislative services, referred to in this chapter as “the committee.” At the time of appointment, the auditor general shall have had active experience in general accounting principles and practices in this state for a total period of at least five (5) years. Vacancies in the office shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
1. The committee shall employ qualified persons necessary for the efficient operation of the office and shall fix their duties and compensation and those persons shall be in the unclassified service.
2. No person shall be employed as an auditor who does not have adequate technical training and proficiency, and a baccalaureate degree from a college or university, and no person shall be employed or retained as legal advisor on either a full-time or a part-time basis who is not a member of the Rhode Island bar.
The auditor general, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, shall take and subscribe to the oath of office required of state officers by the state constitution.
The auditor general shall be covered by the state’s blanket position bond and conditioned that he or she will well and faithfully discharge the duties of his or her office; promptly report any delinquency or shortage discovered in any accounts and records audited by him or her; and promptly pay over and account for any and all funds that shall come into his or her hands as auditor.
1. All auditors employed by the auditor general shall be covered by a blanket position bond. The bonds or bond shall meet and contain the same conditions as are required in the bond of the auditor general.
2. All bonds shall be filed with the committee. If an auditor is not covered in the blanket position bond, an individual bond shall be filed within thirty (30) days after the employee received notice of his or her employment. The amount of the bond shall be determined by the auditor general. Failure to file an individual bond or to be covered in the blanket position bond shall terminate his or her employment.
The annual premium of all bonds shall be paid out of any funds provided for the operation of the office.
The auditor general shall be provided with suitable quarters, but to facilitate auditing and to eliminate unnecessary traveling, the joint committee on legislative services may establish divisions, including a performance investigation division, and assign auditors to each division and determine their duties and the areas of the state to be served by the respective divisions. The auditor general shall be provided and furnished with any space that may be necessary to carry out his or her functions in other areas of the state.
The auditor general may make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations necessary to facilitate audits and investigations that the joint committee on legislative services authorizes the auditor general to perform. This includes the post-audit of the financial transactions and accounts of the state that is provided for by the finance committee of the house of representatives.
No full-time employee of the office of auditor general shall serve as an executive, officer, or employee of any political party committee, organization, or association. Neither the auditor general nor any employee of the auditor general shall become a candidate for election to public office unless he or she shall first resign from his or her office or employment.

History of Section. P.L. 1973, ch. 225, § 1; P.L. 1975, ch. 194, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 525, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 2, § 3.

Comparative Legislation.

Public auditing:

Conn. Gen. Stat., § 2-89 et seq.

Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 3, §§ 63, 64.

22-13-2. Termination of appointment.

Failure on the part of the auditor general to perform the mandatory duties under the direction of the committee shall constitute cause for termination of appointment. The appointment of the auditor general may be terminated at any time by a majority vote of the joint committee on legislative services.

History of Section. P.L. 1973, ch. 225, § 1.

22-13-3. Salaries and expenses.

The expenses of the members of the committee shall be approved by the chairperson of the committee and paid from the appropriation for legislative expense.
The auditor general shall prepare and annually submit to the committee a proposed budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The committee shall review the budget request and may amend or change the budget request as it deems necessary. The budget request, as amended or changed by the committee, shall become the operating budget of the auditor general for the ensuing fiscal year; provided, that the budget so adopted may subsequently be amended under the same procedure.
Within the limitations of the approved operating budget, the salaries and expenses of the auditor general and his or her staff shall be paid from the appropriation for legislative expense or any other moneys appropriated by the legislature for that purpose. The joint committee on legislative services shall approve all bills for salaries and expenses.

History of Section. P.L. 1973, ch. 225, § 1.

22-13-4. Definitions — Duties of auditor general — Investigations by committee.

The following words and phrases have the following meanings unless a different meaning is required by the context:
1. “Performance audit” means an examination of the effectiveness of administration and its efficiency and adequacy in terms of the program of the state agency authorized by law to be performed. The “performance audit” may also include a review of the agency in terms of compliance with federal and state laws and executive orders relating to equal employment opportunities and the set aside for minority businesses.
2. “Political subdivision” means a separate agency or unit of local government created or established by law and includes, but is not limited to, the following and the officers of the following: authority, board, branch, bureau, city, commission, council, consolidated government, county, department, district, institution, metropolitan government, municipality, office, officer, public corporation, town, or village.
3. “Post-audit” means an audit made at some point after the completion of a transaction or a group of transactions.
4. “State agency” means a separate agency or unit of state government created or established by law and includes, but is not limited to, the following and the officers of the following: authority, board, branch, bureau, commission, council, department, division, institution, office, officer, or public corporation, as the case may be, except any agency or unit within the legislative branch of state government.
The auditor general shall make post-audits and performance audits of public records and perform related duties as prescribed by the committee. He or she shall perform his or her duties independently but under the general policies established by the committee.
1. The auditor general shall have the power and duty to make post-audits and performance audits of the accounts and records of all state agencies, including the board of governors for higher education and the board of regents for elementary and secondary education, as defined in this section.
2. The auditor general shall have the power, when requested by a majority of the committee, to make post-audits and performance audits of accounts and records of any other public body or political subdivision, or any association or corporation created or established by any general or special law of the general assembly, or any person, association, or corporation to which monies of the state have been appropriated by the general assembly. Nothing in the subdivision shall be construed to apply to public utilities.
3. The auditor general shall perform or have performed annually a complete post-audit of the financial transactions and accounts of the state when approved by the chairperson of the joint committee on legislative services.
The committee may at any time, without regard to whether the legislature is then in session or out of session, take under investigation any matter within the scope of an audit either completed or then being conducted by the auditor general, and in connection with that investigation may exercise the powers of subpoena vested by law in a standing committee of the legislature.
1. The auditor general may, when directed by the committee, designate and direct any auditor employed by him or her to audit any accounts or records within the power of the auditor general to audit. The auditor shall report his or her findings for review by the auditor general, who shall prepare the audit report.
2. The audit report shall make special mention of:
  1. Any violation of the laws within the scope of the audit; and
  2. Any illegal or improper expenditure, any improper accounting procedures, all failures to properly record financial transactions, and all other inaccuracies, irregularities, shortages, and defalcations.
3. At the conclusion of the audit, the auditor general or his or her designated representative will conduct an exit conference with the official whose office or department is subject to audit and submit to him or her a draft report which includes a list of findings and recommendations. If an official is not available for the exit conference, delivery of the draft report is presumed to be sufficient notice. The official must submit to the auditor general within sixty (60) days after the receipt of the draft report his or her written reply as to:
  1. Acceptance and plan of implementation of each recommendation;
  2. Reason(s) for non-acceptance of a recommendation.
4. Should the auditor general determine that the written explanation or rebuttal of the official whose office is subject to audit is unsatisfactory, he or she shall, as soon as practicable, report his or her findings to the joint committee on legislative services.
A copy of the audit report shall be submitted to each member of the committee.
If the auditor general discovers any errors, unusual practices, or any other discrepancies in connection with his or her audit or post-audit of a state agency or state officers, the auditor general shall, as soon as practicable, notify in writing the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, respectively.
The auditor general shall annually review the capital development program to determine: (1) the status of all projects included in the program; (2) whether the funds are being properly expended for their intended purposes; (3) the completion date or projected completion date of the projects; (4) which projects require professional services and to determine the identity of individuals or firms appointed; and (5) the expended and unexpended funds. This report shall be annually submitted to the general assembly on the first Wednesday in February.
The auditor general shall supervise, coordinate, and/or conduct investigations and inspections or oversight reviews with the purpose of preventing and detecting fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds.

History of Section. P.L. 1973, ch. 225, § 1; P.L. 1974, ch. 225, § 1; P.L. 1975; ch. 193, § 1; P.L. 1975, ch. 194, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 336, § 1; P.L. 1977, ch. 200, art. 7, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 575, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 33; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 2, § 3.

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment redesignated the paragraphs in subdivisions (e)(2) and (e)(3).

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

22-13-5. Submission of audits, consultant reports to auditor general.

Every state agency is directed to forward a copy of any audits and consultant reports to the auditor general within fifteen (15) days after the receipt of those documents.

History of Section. P.L. 1975, ch. 194, § 2.

22-13-6. Requests for auditing and accounting services.

Every state department and agency which contemplates securing the services of an independent accounting firm to perform an audit of a federal assistance grant program shall first request the written approval of the auditor general.
The request to the auditor general shall indicate the period of audit, the services to be rendered, the requirement for services (grant provisions, statutory requirements, etc.), the source(s) of funding, and any other pertinent information. The request shall be transmitted in writing to the auditor general on a form provided for that purpose at least ninety (90) days in advance of any contractual negotiations with independent public accountants by any state department or agency.
Upon receipt of the request, the auditor general shall conduct an analysis of the request to determine the scope and requirements of the audit services requested in coordination with the audit responsibilities of all state audit agencies.
The auditor general shall notify, in writing, the requesting state department or agency of the results of his or her analysis.

History of Section. P.L. 1982, ch. 422, § 1.

Cross References.

Funding for federal grant audits, § 42-41-5 .

22-13-7. Disclosure of confidential health care information.

A patient’s confidential health care information shall be released or transferred without the written consent of the patient or the patient’s authorized representative to the auditor general or his or her designated representative for the purpose of conducting financial audits, management audits, program evaluations, and research, provided the personnel shall not identify, directly or indirectly, any individual patient in any report of the audit, evaluation, or research, or otherwise disclose patient identities in any manner.

History of Section. P.L. 1982, ch. 422, § 1.

22-13-8. Submission by departments and agencies of monthly financial reports to auditor general.

Departments and agencies as defined in P.L. 1983, ch. 2, art. 1, § 1, shall meet at least monthly and shall submit a report on a monthly basis to the auditor general, which report shall contain any information that the auditor general shall deem necessary to determine the actual and contingent impact of their actions on the fiscal integrity of the state of Rhode Island.

History of Section. P.L. 1983, ch. 2, art. IV, § 1.

22-13-9. Access to executive sessions of a public agency — Access to records — Disclosure by the auditor general.

Whenever a public agency goes into executive session, the auditor general or his or her designated representative shall be permitted to attend the executive session or if the auditor general or his or her designee is not in attendance at the executive session, the auditor general or his or her designee, upon written request, shall be furnished with copies of all data or materials furnished to the members of the public agency at the executive session. If the auditor general or his or her designee attends the executive session, the auditor general shall be furnished the same data in the same form and at the same time as members of the public agency.
Within three (3) working days of a written request by the auditor general, the public agency shall furnish a copy, whether approved by the agency or not, of the minutes of any meeting, including any executive session of the public agency.
The auditor general shall have full and unlimited access to any and all records of any public agency, in whatever form or mode the records may be, unless the auditor general’s access to the records is specifically prohibited or limited by federal or state law. In no case shall any confidentiality provisions of state law be construed to restrict the auditor general’s access to the records; provided, the auditor general’s access to any confidential data shall not in any way change the confidential nature of the data obtained. Where an audit or investigative finding emanates from confidential data, specific confidential information will not be made public. The records shall include those in the immediate possession of a public agency as well as records which the agency itself has a right to. In the event of a dispute between the agency involved and the auditor general as to whether or not the data involved are confidential by law, the matter will be referred to the attorney general for resolution.
1. If in the course of an executive session any fact comes to the attention of the auditor general or his or her designated representative, which in his or her judgment constitutes an impropriety, irregularity, or illegal transaction, or points to the onset of an impropriety or illegal transaction, then the auditor general shall disclose that information to the joint committee on legislative services, the director of administration, and the chairperson of the public agency involved. Where the facts or the data upon which the facts are based are deemed confidential pursuant to the provisions of federal or state law, the auditor general’s access to the information shall not in any way change the confidential nature of the data obtained.
2. In the event of a dispute between the agency involved and the auditor general as to whether or not the data involved are confidential by law, the matter will be referred to the attorney general for resolution.
The auditor general or his or her designated representative shall be immune from any liability to any party for claims arising out of disclosure authorized by this section.
For the purposes of this section, the phrase “public agency” shall include the following: the Rhode Island industrial building authority, the Rhode Island recreational building authority, the Rhode Island commerce corporation, the Rhode Island industrial facilities corporation, the Rhode Island refunding bond authority, the Rhode Island housing and mortgage finance corporation, the Rhode Island resource recovery corporation, the Rhode Island public transit authority, the Rhode Island student loan authority, the water resources board, the Rhode Island health and educational building corporation, the Rhode Island turnpike and bridge authority, the Narragansett Bay commission, the convention center authority, their successors and assigns, and any other body corporate and politic which has been or which is subsequently created or established within this state.

History of Section. P.L. 1986, ch. 287, art. 22, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 129, art. 14, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 73; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 5; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 7, § 10.

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment added the subdivision designations in subsection (d) and revised subsection (f).

Compiler’s Notes.

The section as it appears above has been edited by the compiler to include the changes made by the 2002 Reenactment of this title which were not included in the 2002 amendment.

22-13-10. Audit of information security systems.

The general assembly recognizes that the security of government computer systems is essential to ensuring the stability and integrity of vital information gathered and stored by government for the benefit of the citizenry and the breach of security over computer systems presents a risk to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. It is the intent of the legislature to insure that government computer systems and information residing on these systems are protected from unauthorized access, compromise, sabotage, hacking, viruses, destruction, illegal use, cyber attack or any other act which might jeopardize or harm the computer systems and the information stored on them.
In conjunction with the powers and duties outlined in this chapter, the auditor general may conduct reviews and assessments of the various government computer systems and the security systems established to safeguard these computer systems. Computer systems subject to this section shall include systems which pertain to federal, state, or local programs, and quasi-governmental bodies, and the computer systems of any entity or program which is subject to audit by the office of the auditor general. The auditor general’s review may include an assessment of system vulnerability, network penetration, potential security breaches, and susceptibility to cyber attack and cyber fraud.
In the event the review by the auditor general indicates a computer system is vulnerable, or security over the system is lacking, those findings shall not be disclosed publicly and shall not be considered public records. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the workpapers developed in connection with the review of the computer system and the security over the system shall not be deemed public records and are not subject to disclosure. The auditor general’s findings may be disclosed at the discretion of the auditor general to the chief information officer of the state as well as the joint committee on legislative services. Unless the auditor general authorizes the release of information or findings gathered in the conduct of a review of computer system security, all such information shall be deemed classified, confidential, secret, and non-public.
In order to maintain the integrity of the computer system, the auditor general may procure the services of specialists in information security systems or other contractors deemed necessary in conducting reviews under this section, and in procuring those services shall be exempt from the requirements of the state purchasing law or regulation.
Any outside contractor or vendor hired to provide services in the review of the security of a computer system shall be bound by the confidentiality provisions of this section.

History of Section. P.L. 2001, ch. 349, § 1.

Chapter 14 Legislative Oversight Commission

22-14-1. Establishment — Purpose — Membership — Compensation.

There is established an oversight commission empowered to conduct evaluations and reviews of statutes, statutory entities, and associated rules and regulations. The review or evaluation shall include, but not be limited to, the following as its objectives:
1. The elimination of inactive entities or statutes;
2. The elimination of entities or statutes that duplicate other entities or statutes or other governmental programs and activities or determination of an appropriate consolidation for the duplicate entities, statutes, or governmental programs and activities;
3. The elimination or modification of inefficient, unnecessary, or ineffective entities or statutes; and
4. The determination of the impact of rules and regulations promulgated by any entity.
The commission shall consist of fourteen (14) members all of whom shall be citizens and residents of this state; four (4) of whom shall be members of the house of representatives, not more than three (3) from the same political party, to be appointed by the speaker; three (3) of whom shall be members of the senate, not more than two (2) from the same political party, to be appointed by the president of the senate; one of whom shall be the director of administration; four (4) of whom shall be members of the general public to be appointed by the governor; one of whom shall be the fiscal assistant to the house finance committee; and one of whom shall be the auditor general.
The public members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years except for the two (2) members originally appointed; one shall be appointed for a term of one year and one shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years.
The legislative members shall serve a term of two (2) years. The members shall annually elect one of them as chairperson of the commission.
Any vacancy on the commission, occurring for any reason prior to the expiration of the term, including, but not limited to, termination of active membership in the general assembly, shall be filled for the unexpired term by the appointing authority in the same manner as the original appointment.
Any member of the commission may, for cause, be summarily removed from office by the appointing authority, which removal shall be subject to judicial review by the superior court, and pending that review the member shall not carry out any duties as a commission member.
The director of administration, the fiscal assistant to the house finance committee, and the auditor general respectively may designate a person to represent them at all commission meetings.
The members of the commission, except those members from the general public, shall receive no salaries but shall be allowed reasonable expenses in the performance of their official duties.
The members from the general public shall not be compensated for service on the board.

History of Section. P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-1 ; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 349, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 226, § 21; P.L. 1981, ch. 391, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 34; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 21, § 20.

Comparative Legislation.

Legislative oversight bureau:

Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 3, §§ 63, 64.

22-14-2. Quorum — Meetings.

Six (6) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. Meetings of the commission may be held at any time or place upon call of any member, after a reasonable notice by mail to the other members, and shall be held at the times and places as in the judgment of the commission will best serve the convenience of all parties in interest.

History of Section. P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-2; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 349, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 74.

22-14-3. Rules and regulations.

The commission shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations in compliance with the open meetings law governing its operations and procedure to carry out the purposes of this chapter. These rules and regulations shall include, but are not limited to, public hearings to determine whether or not the existence of any entity due to expire in that year should be continued.

History of Section. P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-3; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1.

22-14-4. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter:

“Statutory entity” or “entity” means any committee, board, commission, or “subdivision of state government” created and continued in existence for the purpose of administering a statute or legislative resolution. Cities and towns and agencies and instrumentalities of cities and towns are exempted from this definition.
“Termination date” means the date provided for termination of legislative authority for the existence of a particular entity or statute.
“Zero-base budget review and evaluation” means, with respect to a statutory entity, a comprehensive evaluation to determine if the merits of the activities of the entity support its continuation, and a recommended budget level for the entity, based upon a justification by that entity of its budget from a zero base.

History of Section. P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-4; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 391, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 150, § 26.

22-14-5. Repealed.

Repealed Sections.

Former sections 22-14-5 , 22-14-5.1 , and 22-14-5.2 (P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-5; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 349, § 2; P.L. 1980, ch. 225, § 6; P.L. 1980, ch. 226, § 13; P.L. 1980, ch. 313, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 341, § 10; P.L. 1981, ch. 382, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 391, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 180, § 2; P.L. 1982, ch. 414, § 1), concerning termination of statutory entities, were repealed by P.L. 1982, ch. 414, § 2, and P.L. 1983, ch. 253, § 2. Subsequently, a new § 22-14-5.1 , relating to termination of statutory entities, was enacted by P.L. 1984, ch. 251, § 3.

22-14-5.1. Repealed.

Repealed Sections.

This section (P.L. 1984, ch. 251, § 3), concerning the termination of the legislative authority for the legislative oversight commission, was repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 75, effective June 28, 2002.

22-14-5.2. Repealed.

Repealed Sections.

For information as to repeal of this section, see the repealed sections note under § 22-14-5 .

22-14-5.3. Entities without expiration date — Statutory construction.

For the purpose of construing this chapter in determining the expiration date of any statutory entity, the lack of a specific date for expiration of an entity shall mean that it is the intent of the general assembly to continue the entity in existence until the general assembly by specific legislation ends the statutory existence of the entity.

History of Section. P.L. 1983, ch. 253, § 3.

22-14-5.4. Repealed.

Repealed Sections.

This section (P.L. 1983, ch. 253, § 3), concerning termination of entities, was repealed by P.L. 1984, ch. 434, § 1, effective May 16, 1984. For current provisions, see § 22-14-5.1 .

22-14-6. Procedure for re-creation.

The procedure for re-creation of any statute or statutory entity to be terminated under the provisions of this chapter shall be established by the commission. Those procedures shall include a zero-base budget review and evaluation by the auditor general as well as any other procedures which the commission determines are necessary to meet its objectives.
Each entity shall be notified of its termination date, and that a review by the auditor general will begin. The entity shall also be notified of all other procedures with which it will be expected to comply.
Upon completion of the zero-based budget review and evaluation the office of auditor general shall transmit its report to the commission. The report shall include, but not be limited to:
1. An identification of other entities, or other programs or activities of the state government, having the same or similar objectives, along with a comparison of the cost and effectiveness of those entities, programs, or activities and any duplication of the entity under review;
2. An examination of the extent to which the objectives of the entity under review have been achieved when compared to the objectives initially set forth for the entity under review and an analysis of any significant variance between projected and actual performance; and
3. A statement of the objectives of the entity for the coming four (4) years with the establishment of measurements of performance where feasible.

History of Section. P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-6; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 391, § 1.

22-14-7. Commission report.

The commission shall adopt and make public regulations and guidelines for determining the continued public need for such governmental bodies. The regulations and guidelines shall include, but not be limited to, the following criteria:

Would the termination of the entity or statute significantly harm or endanger the public health, safety, or welfare?
Has the entity met the objectives of the statute that created it?
Has the entity or statute encouraged participation by the public?
Do the functions of the entity or statute overlap or duplicate the functions of any other entity or statute?
What are the objectives of the entity or statute for the next five (5) years?

History of Section. P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 42-67-7; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 391, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 414, § 18.

22-14-8. Activities by terminated statutory entity.

Each entity may continue itself in existence for up to one year after scheduled termination for the purpose of completing its work and activities. During this completion period, termination shall not reduce or otherwise limit the powers or authority of each entity. Upon the expiration of one year after termination, each entity shall cease. All unexpended balances of appropriations or other funds shall revert to the general fund.

History of Section. P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-8; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 391, § 1.

22-14-9. Repealed.

Repealed Sections.

This section (P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-9; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 391, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 414, § 18), concerning the reestablishment of entities listed in § 22-14-5.1 , was repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 75, effective June 28, 2002.

22-14-10. Proceedings against statutory entity.

Nothing in this chapter shall cause any right, claim, or cause of action held by any person against any entity to be dismissed, nor shall any right, claim, or cause of action held by any entity which has been terminated pursuant to this chapter lapse because of this chapter.

History of Section. P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-10; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 391, § 1.

22-14-11. Legislative action.

Whenever the general assembly is about to create or re-create any statutory entity it should, whenever possible, request a report from the commission as set forth in § 22-14-7 ; however, no report is required to be received by the general assembly for any action to be taken, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the legislature from terminating an entity covered by these provisions at a date earlier than that provided in this chapter, nor to prohibit the legislature from considering any other legislation relative to that entity.

History of Section. P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-11; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 74.

Compiler’s Notes.

The section as it appears above has been edited by the compiler to include the changes made by the 2002 Reenactment of this title which were not included in the 2002 amendment.

22-14-12. Retirement systems unaffected.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to retirement systems.

History of Section. P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-12; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1.

22-14-13. State bonds.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, no entity which has outstanding bonds shall be abolished until and unless provision is made for the payment of principal and interest of the bonds at or before maturity or for the assumption of the indebtedness by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state.

History of Section. P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 42-67-13; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1.

22-14-14. Severability.

If any provisions or item of this chapter or the application of it is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared severable.

History of Section. P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-14; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1.

Chapter 14.1 Legislative Oversight Commission for Consulting Contracts

22-14.1-1. Establishment — Purpose — Membership — Compensation.

There is established an oversight commission empowered to conduct evaluations and reviews of any and all consulting contracts entered into by and or on behalf of the state or any subdivisions or entities of the state. The reviews and evaluations shall include, but not be limited to, the following as objectives:
1. The elimination of duplicative, inefficient, unnecessary or ineffective use of outside consulting contracts by different portions of government;
2. The efficient use of outside consultants by the state;
3. To promote uniformity in the administration of various programs which require the use of outside consultants.
The commission shall consist of seven (7) members: three (3) of whom shall be members of the house finance committee of the house of representatives, two (2) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker and one of whom shall be appointed by the minority leader; three (3) of whom shall be members of the senate finance committee of the senate, two (2) of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate and one of whom shall be appointed by the minority leader, and one of whom shall be the auditor general, or his designee.
The legislative members shall serve a term of two (2) years. The members shall annually elect one of them as chairperson of the commission.
Any vacancy on the commission, occurring for any reason prior to the expiration of the term, including, but not limited to, termination of active membership in the general assembly, shall be filled for the unexpired term by the appointing authority in the same manner as the original appointment.
Any member of the commission may, for cause, be summarily removed from office by the appointing authority, which removal shall be subject to judicial review by the superior court, and pending that review the member shall not carry out any duties as a commission member.
The members of the commission shall receive no salaries but shall be allowed reasonable expenses in the performance of their official duties.

History of Section. P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 41, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 35.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

Chapter 14.2 Permanent Joint Committee on State Lottery

22-14.2-1. Permanent joint committee on state lottery — Composition.

There is hereby created a permanent joint committee on state lottery. The permanent joint committee on state lottery shall consist of eight (8) members; four (4) of whom shall be members of the senate, not more than three (3) from the same political party to be appointed by the senate president; and four (4) of whom shall be members of the house of representatives, not more than three (3) from the same political party to be appointed by the speaker of the house.

The senate president and the speaker of the house shall consult with the house and senate minority leaders on the appointment of the minority members.

History of Section. P.L. 2005, ch. 234, § 4; P.L. 2005, ch. 236, § 4.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2005, ch. 234, § 4, and P.L. 2005, ch. 236, § 4, enacted identical versions of this chapter.

22-14.2-2. Powers and duties of permanent joint committee on state lottery.

The permanent joint committee on state lottery shall have the authority to:

Provide oversight to the state lottery and the division of state lottery;
Confer as the committee deems desirable with the director of lotteries;
Recommend the type of lotteries to be conducted;
Issue subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum and orders for the production of books, accounts, papers, records and documents, and;
Make recommendations to the general assembly and propose legislation regarding the operation of the state lottery.

History of Section. P.L. 2005, ch. 234, § 4; P.L. 2005, ch. 236, § 4.

Chapter 15 Permanent Commission on Volunteerism and Citizen Participation [Repealed.]

22-15-1 — 22-15-4. Repealed.

Repealed Sections.

This chapter (P.L. 1980, ch. 161, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 2, § 1), concerning the permanent commission on volunteerism and citizen participation, was repealed by P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 24, § 1, effective July 1, 1985.

Chapter 16 Permanent Joint Committee on the Arts [Repealed.]

22-16-1 — 22-16-8. Repealed.

Repealed Sections.

This chapter (P.L. 1982, ch. 423, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 22-16-1 — 22-16-8), concerning the permanent joint committee on the arts, was repealed by P.L. 1986, ch. 472, § 2, effective June 25, 1986.

Chapter 17 Commission on Vehicle Emissions [Repealed.]

22-17-1 — 22-17-5. Repealed.

Repealed Sections.

These sections (P.L. 1990, ch. 69, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 36), concerning legislative commission on vehicle emissions, were repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 76, effective June 28, 2002. The commission was to deliver its final report and expire on January 1, 1995, pursuant to former § 22-17-4.

Chapter 18 Commission on Fire Safety Issues

22-18-1. Establishment of commission on fire safety issues — Purpose — Membership.

There is established a commission on fire safety issued to study and investigate fire safety and related issued in this state. The study and investigation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. The need for, and possible location of and means of both acquiring and developing, a permanent site for the state fire academy; and
2. Means and methods of community outreach for fire safety programs and related fire safety education.
The commission shall consist of nineteen (19) members, all of whom shall be citizens and residents of the state: four (4) of whom shall be members of the house of representatives, not more than three (3) from the same political party, to be appointed by the speaker of the house; four (4) of whom shall be members of the senate, not more than three (3) from the same political party, to be appointed by the president of the senate; two (2) of whom shall be representatives from the insurance industry, one member to be appointed by the speaker of the house and one to be appointed by the president of the senate; one of whom shall be from the Fire Chief’s Association to be appointed by the speaker of the house; one member from the state fire academy to be appointed by the speaker of the house; the state fire marshal or his or her designee; two (2) members from the State Association of Firefighters possessing the qualifications found in subsection (c) of this section to be appointed by the speaker of the house; one member who shall be a full-time fire chief of department from a department with more than one hundred (100) members, possessing the qualifications found in subsection (c) of this section to be appointed by the speaker of the house; one member who shall be a full-time fire chief of a department from a department with one hundred (100) members or less, possessing the qualifications found in subsection (c) of this section to be appointed by the speaker of the house; one member who shall be a volunteer fire chief of a department to be appointed by the speaker of the house; and one member from the governor’s office to be appointed by the governor.
Those non-legislative members of the commission required under subsection (b) of this section to have certain qualifications pursuant to this subsection shall possess the following minimum qualifications:
1. Be a state certified NFPA 1041 instructor; or
2. Be a specialty and/or adjunct instructor, at the college level, in any fire service discipline.
The legislative members shall serve so long as they shall remain members of the house from which they were appointed and until their successors are appointed and qualified; the state fire marshal shall serve so long as he or she holds office and until a successor is appointed and qualified; all other members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and until their successors are appointed and qualified.
Any vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the appointing authority in the same manner as the original appointment.
The members shall annually elect, by majority vote, one of their members as chairperson, one of their members as vice-chairperson and one of their members as secretary.
The commission shall from time to time and at least annually report to the general assembly and the governor on its findings and the result of its studies, and make any recommendations to the general assembly and propose any legislation or initiate any studies that it shall deem advisable.

History of Section. P.L. 2000, ch. 9, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 37.

Reenactments.

The 2002 Reenactment deleted the last sentence of subsection (g) as obsolete.

Effective Dates.

P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 159, provides that the amendment to this section by that act shall take effect on January 7, 2003.

Chapter 19 Commission on Youth

22-19-1. Commission created.

There is hereby created a permanent commission to represent the youth of Rhode Island, the purpose of which is to provide consultation with the legislative branch of government concerning matters of concern and interest to youth.

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 308, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 454, § 1.

Compiler’s Notes.

P.L. 2006, ch. 308, § 1, and P.L. 2006, ch. 454, § 1, enacted identical versions of this chapter.

22-19-2. Composition.

The composition of the commission shall be fourteen (14) members who shall be drawn from a diversity of backgrounds, ethnicity, financial positions, gender, and living area. Five (5) of the members shall be appointed by the speaker of the house, two (2), to be appointed by the house minority leader, and five (5) to be appointed by the president of the senate; and two (2) to be appointed by the senate minority leader.

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 308, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 454, § 1.

22-19-3. Charge of commission.

Issues and legislative proposals concerning youth shall be brought before and examined by the commission so that the commission may provide input and advice.

History of Section. P.L. 2006, ch. 308, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 454, § 1.