Rhode Island General Laws 22-7.9-5. References to committee
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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.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 22-7.9-5
- Joint committee: Committees including membership from both houses of teh legislature. Joint committees are usually established with narrow jurisdictions and normally lack authority to report legislation.