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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012 | |
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RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- ORGANIZATION AND | |
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COMMAND OF MILITARY AND NAVAL FORCES | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Gallison, Messier, Azzinaro, Fellela, and Martin | |
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Date Introduced: January 18, 2012 | |
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Referred To: House Veterans` Affairs | |
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It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
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SECTION 1. Chapter 30-2 of the General Laws entitled "Organization and Command of |
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Military and Naval Forces" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: |
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30-2-23. Authority to administer charitable contributions. – Notwithstanding any |
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other provision of law, the office of adjutant general of Rhode Island, while acting in state duty |
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status, is hereby authorized to administer monetary contributions from donors to charitable |
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organizations for and on behalf of the Rhode Island National Guard that benefit state military |
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programs including, but not limited to, the Rhode Island National Guard Family Relief Fund and |
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other Rhode Island National Guard family readiness groups. In administering such contributions, |
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the office of adjutant general shall only accept donations specifically made out to relevant |
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charitable groups and not to any individual in the office of adjutant general, including the adjutant |
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general personally. The office of adjutant general may not subtract any administrative costs in |
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conveying the donations to the charitable groups. No member of the business office of adjutant |
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general may solicit for donations from any individuals or companies doing business with the |
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state. |
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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
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BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- ORGANIZATION AND | |
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This act would allow the office of adjutant general of Rhode Island to accept and |
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administer monetary contributions from donors to charitable organizations for and on behalf of |
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the Rhode Island National Guard that benefit state military programs and military families. |
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This act would take effect upon passage. |
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