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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013 | |
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RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- BURIAL OF VETERANS | |
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Introduced By: Representatives McLaughlin, MacBeth, Hull, Bennett, and Johnston | |
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Date Introduced: March 19, 2013 | |
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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. Section 30-25-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 30-25 entitled "Burial of |
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Veterans" is hereby amended to read as follows: |
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30-25-2. Appropriations for firing squads. -- The general assembly shall annually |
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appropriate such a sum as it may deem necessary, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise |
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appropriated, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of section 30-25-1 |
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sufficient to provide a firing squad of five (5) members, and a bugler for each funeral, and the |
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state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw orders upon the general treasurer for the |
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payment of such sums as may from time to time be required upon the receipt by the state |
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controller of proper vouchers, approved by the adjutant general. |
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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 -- BURIAL OF VETERANS | |
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This act would require an honor guard of five (5) members and a bugler for each funeral |
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for a veteran buried in Rhode Island. |
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This act would take effect upon passage. |
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