Chapter 139

2014 – H 8123

Enacted 06/16/14

A N   A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES

Introduced By: Representatives Azzinaro, McNamara, Guthrie, Johnston, and Slater

Date Introduced: May 01, 2014

 

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

 

SECTION 1. Sections 42-51-2 and 42-51-4 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-51 entitled "Governor's Commission on Disabilities" are hereby amended to read as follows:

42-51-2. Composition of commission. – Effective on July 1, 2014, the The commission shall be composed of a minimum of twenty-four (24) eighteen (18) members, and any additional members the governor may appoint. Insofar as practicable, the commission shall consist of people with disabilities and state leaders of industry, labor, business, veterans, women, and federal, state, and local governments, and representatives of religious, charitable, business, labor, industrial, fraternal, civic, educational, medical, legal, veterans, welfare, and other professional groups and organizations.

42-51-4. Term of office. – (a) Of the number of members appointed originally under this chapter, one-third (1/3) shall be appointed for a term of one year; one-third (1/3) shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years; and one-third (1/3) shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter, vacancies created by the expiration of terms shall be filled with appointments for terms of three (3) years. Members whose terms expire may be reappointed to succeed themselves.

(b) Effective on July 1, 2014, of the number of members appointed between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015, two (2) shall be appointed for a term of one year; two (2) shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years; and six (6) shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter, vacancies created by the expiration of terms shall be filled with appointments for terms of three (3) years. Members whose terms expire may be reappointed to succeed themselves.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2014.

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