Title 42
State Affairs and Government

Chapter 64.34
The Department of Housing

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-64.34-1

§ 42-64.34-1. Department established. [Effective until January 1, 2024.]

Effective January 1, 2023, there is hereby established within the executive branch of the state government a department of housing. The head of the department shall be the secretary of housing, who shall be appointed by the governor.

History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 388, § 2, effective June 30, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 442, § 2, effective June 30, 2022.

§ 42-64.34-1. Department established. [Effective January 1, 2024.]

Effective January 1, 2023, there is hereby established within the executive branch of the state government a department of housing. The head of the department shall be the secretary of housing, who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The position of secretary is hereby created in the unclassified service. The secretary shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor. Before entering upon the discharge of duties, the secretary shall take an oath to faithfully execute the duties of the office.

History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 388, § 2, effective June 30, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 442, § 2, effective June 30, 2022; P.L. 2023, ch. 323, § 3, effective January 1, 2024; P.L. 2023, ch. 324, § 3, effective January 1, 2024.