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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF

ADMINISTRATION

     Introduced By: Representatives Serpa, Silva, Keable, Gallison, and Mattiello

     Date Introduced: March 29, 2012

     Referred To: House Finance

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 42-11 of the General Laws entitled "Department of

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Administration" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     42-11-22. Approval of contracts for nonprofit organizations or agencies. –

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Notwithstanding any public law or general law of the state of Rhode Island to the contrary, more

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specifically chapter 37-2, the director of administration shall not approve any contract or contract

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for services with a nonprofit organization or agency unless the organization or agency fully

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discloses all executives’ compensation and administrative costs which shall be considered by the

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director when awarding the contract. The department of administration is hereby authorized to

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promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of this section.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF

ADMINISTRATION

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     This act would require a nonprofit organization or agency to disclose executives’

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compensation and administrative costs when seeking a contract with the state of Rhode Island.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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