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The Honorable K. Joseph Shekarchi

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  The Office of Law Revision, under the auspices of the Joint Committee on Legislative Services, is pleased to make available all the changes to the laws of the State of Rhode Island brought about through the efforts of the General Assembly's legislative session. 


2023
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
The Governor announces that he has made the following appointments:

APPOINTMENT

APPOINTEE

LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY

DATE

 

EXPIRES

Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries

Buffi, Maureen A.

§ 23-18.3-1

September 1, 2023

 

September 1 2026

Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries

Mencucci, Betty

§ 23-18.3-1

September 1, 2023

 

September 1 2026

Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries

Suggs, Deborah-Jane

§ 23-18.3-1

September 1, 2023

 

September 1 2026

Ambulance Service Coordinating Advisory Board

Capaldi, Jr., Francesco

§ 23-4.1-2

 March 23, 2023

 

February 1, 2028

Ambulance Service Coordinating Advisory Board

Poirier, Lori

§ 23-4.1-2

 March 23, 2023

 

February 1, 2028

Ambulance Service Coordinating Advisory Board

Potvin, John

§ 23-4.1-2

 March 23, 2023

 

February 1, 2028

Ambulance Service Coordinating Advisory Board

Richard, James T.

§ 23-4.1-2

 March 23, 2023

 

February 1, 2028

Atomic Energy Commission

Oumano, Michael

§ 42-27-1

 

 

 

Auto Collision Repair Advisory Licensing Board

Lauro, Stephen

§ 5-38-2

May 9, 2023

 

November 1, 2024

Auto Collision Repair Advisory Licensing Board

Turcotte, Daniel

§ 5-38-2

May 9, 2023

 

November 1, 2028

Beacon Mutual Board of Directors

Coia, Esq., Raymond C.

P.L, 2003, ch.. 410,  § 4

§§ 4.03 and 4.05 Beacon Mutual by-laws

January 31, 2023

 

December 1, 2026

Beacon Mutual Board of Directors

Sahagian, Jerry A.

P.L, 2003, ch.. 410,  § 4

§§ 4.03 and 4.05 Beacon Mutual by-laws

January 31, 2023

 

December 1, 2026

Board of Certification of Operators of Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Gray, Michael

§ 42-17.4-1

June 15, 2023

 

January 30, 2027

Board of Elections

Connors, Michael P.

§ 17-7-3

May 25, 2023

 

June 1, 2031

Board of Elections

Jackvony, Randall

§ 17-7-3

May 25, 2023

 

June 1, 2030

Board of Social Work Examiners

Franklin, Seena S.

§ 5-39.1-6

August 3, 2023

 

August 1, 2025

Board of Trustees on Career and Technical Education

Johnson, Raymond J. III

§ 16-53-2

May 15, 2023

 

June 30, 2025

Board of Trustees on Career and Technical Education

Lopes, Antonio J.

§ 16-53-2

February 21, 2023

 

June 30, 2025

Board of Trustees on Career and Technical Education

Nota-Masse, Jeannine

§ 16-53-2

June 6, 2023

 

June 30, 2025

Building Codes Standards Committee

Alvarez, Paul R.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.4

June 5, 2023

 

May 1, 2025

Building Codes Standards Committee

Burman, Edward J. Jr.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.4

June 5, 2023

 

May 1, 2024

Building Codes Standards Committee

DePace, Paul M.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.4

June 5, 2023

 

May 1, 2025

Building Codes Standards Committee

Murphy, David M.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.4

June 5, 2023

 

May 1, 2026

Building Codes Standards Committee

Walsh, Joseph L. Jr.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.4

 

 

 

Cannabis Advisory Board

Ankoma, Angela Bannerman

§ 21-28.11-6

August 17, 2023

 

August 17, 2026

Cannabis Advisory Board

Crosson, Ronald A. II

§ 21-28.11-6

August 17, 2023

 

August 17, 2026

Cannabis Advisory Board

Proctor, Stuart J. PhD

§ 21-28.11-6

August 17, 2023

 

August 17, 2026

Coastal Resources Management Council

Flynn, Kevin M.

§ 46-23-20.1

May 24, 2023

 

January 31, 2026

Coastal Resources Management Council

Krieger, Mark S.

§ 46-23-20.1

June 8, 2023

 

January 31, 2028

Coastal Resources Management Council

Russolino, Joseph

§ 46-23-20.1

May 26, 2023

 

January 31, 2024

Commission for Human Rights

Spunzo, David F.

§ 28-5-8

May 17, 2023

 

July 1, 2024

Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline

Santopietro, George

§ 8-16-1

June 12, 2023

 

April 1, 2025

Convention Center Authority

Almonte, Ernest

§ 42-99-4

February 28, 2023

 

June 30, 2023

Convention Center Authority

Day, R. Jeffrey

§ 42-99-4

May 11, 2023

 

June 30, 2025

Convention Center Authority

Iannazzi, Stephen S.

§ 42-99-4

February 28, 2023

 

June 30, 2023

Department of Administration

Womer, Jonathan P.

§ 42-6-3

May 16, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals

Cerbo, Louis

§ 42-6-3

June 2, 2023

 

Interim Director

Department of Business Regulation

Kelleher Dwyer, Elizabeth

§ 42-64.19-5

April 19, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Deckert, Ashley

§ 42-6-3

April 18, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

Department of Human Services

Merolla Brito, Kimberly

§ 42-12-1

April 24, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

Department of Revenue

Verdi, Thomas A.

§ 42-6-3

May 18, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

Economic Development Planning Council

Giuttari, Lori

§ 42-64.17-1

February 28, 2023

 

December 31, 2023

Economic Development Planning Council

Gould, Phillip G.

§ 42-64.17-1

February 28, 2023

 

December 31, 2023

Economic Development Planning Council

Malysz, Carol

§ 42-64.17-1

February 28, 2023

 

December 31, 2023

Economic Development Planning Council

Mejias, Oscar

§ 42-64.17-1

February 28, 2023

 

December 31, 2023

Economic Development Planning Council

Sabitoni, Michael F.

§ 42-64.17-1

February 28, 2023

 

December 31, 2023

Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council

Day, Jordan

§ 42-140.1-4

May 18, 2023

 

April 1, 2025

Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council

De La Cruz, Priscilla

§ 42-140.1-4

May 15, 2023

 

April 1, 2026

Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Charest, Richard

§ 42-7.2-3

May 9, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

Fire Education and Training Coordinating Board

Bertholic, Joseph E.

§ 23-28.2-23

February 8, 2023

 

January 31, 2025

Fire Education and Training Coordinating Board

Patenaude, Bernard L.

§ 23-28.2-23

May 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2024

Fort Adams Foundation

Behan, Christopher J.

§ 42-57-3

April 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2026

Fort Adams Foundation

Zeeman, Chrisopher B.

§ 42-57-3

May 10, 2023

 

January 31, 2026

Governor’s Council on Behavioral Health

Gadbois, Christine

§ 40.1-29-3

February 21, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

Governor’s Council on Behavioral Health

Lacombe, Ian

§ 40.1-29-3

February 21, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

Governor’s Council on Behavioral Health

Warner, Larry

§ 40.1-29-3

February 21, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

Governor’s Workforce Board

Schmiedeknecht, William

§ 42-102-2

June 6, 2023

 

January 1, 2025

Governor’s Workforce Board

Waldron, Darrell

§ 42-102-2

April 24, 2023

 

January 1, 2026

Green Building Advisory Committee

Armstrong, Christopher

§ 37-24-5

April 13, 2023

 

April 1, 2026

Green Building Advisory Committee

Obrien Crayne, Michael

§ 37-24-5

April 13, 2023

 

April 1, 2026

Health Professional Loan Repayment Board

Dulude, Howard M.

§ 23-14.1-4

April 28, 20232

 

March 31, 2025

Health Professional Loan Repayment Board

Millette, Ara A.

§ 23-14.1-4

April 28, 20232

 

March 31, 2025

Health Professional Loan Repayment Board

Paterno, Stacy

§ 23-14.1-4

April 28, 20232

 

March 31, 2025

Health Professional Loan Repayment Board

Skaltsis, Jessica L.

§ 23-14.1-4

April 28, 20232

 

March 31, 2025

Health Services Council

Connors, Daniel

§ 23-17-13.1

July 11, 2023

 

July 1, 2026

Health Services Council

Maranjian, Emily

§ 23-17-13.1

July 28, 2023

 

July 1, 2026

Health Services Council

Walker, Michael S.

§ 23-17-13.1

July 28, 2023

 

July 1, 2024

I-95 Redevelopment Commission

Crisafulli, Marc A.

§ 42-64.14-6

January 19, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

I-95 Redevelopment Commission

Masino, Vincent R.

§ 42-64.14-6

May 17, 2023

 

October 3, 2027

Labor and Training Board of Review

Rampone, Daniel F.

§ 42-16.1-7

June 6, 2023

 

February 1, 2029

Library Board of Rhode Island

David, Jessica

§ 29-3.1-2.2

May 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2024

Library Board of Rhode Island

Kohl, Laura E.

§ 29-3.1-2.2

May 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2025

Library Board of Rhode Island

LaRoux, Christopher S.

§ 29-3.1-2.2

May 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2025

Library Board of Rhode Island

Space, Cherly L.

§ 29-3.1-2.2

May 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2026

Library Board of Rhode Island

Steever, Michelle

§ 29-3.1-2.2

May 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2025

Library Board of Rhode Island

Tashjian, Karisa J.

§ 29-3.1-2.2

May 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2024

Library Board of Rhode Island

Tran, Tien

§ 29-3.1-2.2

May 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2026

Library Board of Rhode Island

Wodehouse, Catherine M.

§ 29-3.1-2.2

May 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2025

Locally Administered Pension Fund Advisory Council

Barden, Mary K

§ 45-65-10

July 11, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

Marine Fisheries Council

Bethoney, David

§ 20-3-1

May 25, 2023

 

April 1, 2027

Marine Fisheries Council

Vespe, Greg

§ 20-3-1

May 25, 2023

 

April 1, 2027

Motor Vehicle Dealers License and Hearing Board

Gomez, Roberto

§ 31-5-2.1

July 17, 2023

 

August 31, 2025

Motor Vehicle Dealers License and Hearing Board

Saccoccia, Esq., Paul

§ 31-5-2.1

July 17, 2023

 

August 31, 2028

Parole Board

Cepeda Sanchez, Marilyn

§ 13-8-1

February 13. 2023

 

January 31, 2026

Parole Board

O’Hara, Timothy

§ 13-8-1

February 13. 2023

 

January 31, 2026

Permanent Advisory Commission on Traumatic Brain Injuries

Davis, B. Lucas

§ 42-12-19

February 21, 2023

 

July 1, 2026

Permanent Advisory Commission on Traumatic Brain Injuries

Dawson, Carolyn

§ 42-12-19

February 21, 2023

 

July 1, 2025

Permanent Advisory Commission on Traumatic Brain Injuries

Medeiros, Michael

§ 42-12-19

February 21, 2023

 

July 1, 2026

Permanent Advisory Commission on Traumatic Brain Injuries

Muto, Richard

§ 42-12-19

August 10, 2023

 

July 1, 2026

Permanent Advisory Commission on Traumatic Brain Injuries

Way, Andrew George

§ 42-12-19

August 10, 2023

 

July 1, 2026

Police Officers’ Commission on Standards and Training

Brown, Shaun

§ 42-28.2-3

March 31, 2023

 

January 31, 2026

Police Officers’ Commission on Standards and Training

Correia, Chief, Michael

§ 42-28.2-3

March 31, 2023

 

January 31, 2025

Police Officers’ Commission on Standards and Training

Deaton, Esq., Maria

§ 42-28.2-3

March 31, 2023

 

January 31, 2025

Police Officers’ Commission on Standards and Training

Goncalves, Chief, Tina

§ 42-28.2-3

March 31, 2023

 

January 31, 2025

Police Officers’ Commission on Standards and Training

Johnson, Jr., Chief, Elwood M. 

§ 42-28.2-3

March 31, 2023

 

January 31, 2026

Police Officers’ Commission on Standards and Training

Mello, Edward

§ 42-28.2-3

March 31, 2023

 

January 31, 2025

Police Officers’ Commission on Standards and Training

Perez, Col., Oscar L.

§ 42-28.2-3

March 31, 2023

 

January 31, 2025

Police Officers’ Commission on Standards and Training

Roberson, Col., Anthony

§ 42-28.2-3

March 31, 2023

 

January 31, 2026

Police Officers’ Commission on Standards and Training

Winquist, Col., Michael J.

§ 42-28.2-3

March 31, 2023

 

January 31, 2026

Quonset Development Corporation

Lupino, Adam J.

§ 42-64.10-7

June 6, 2023

 

January 31, 2025

Rabies Control Board 

Breene, Kevin A.

§ 4-13-1.3

April 24, 2023

 

September 1, 2026

Rabies Control Board 

Clandra, Ernest

§ 4-13-1.3

May 8, 2023

 

September 1, 2026

Rabies Control Board 

Gebar, Jennifer

§ 4-13-1.3

April 24, 2023

 

September 1, 2026

Rabies Control Board 

Hannafin, DVM, Christopher H.

§ 4-13-1.3

April 24, 2023

 

September 1, 2026

RI Airport Corporation

Justo, John S.

§ 42-64-7.1

 

 

 

RI Board of Education

Grey, Michael D.

§ 16-97-1

April 20, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

RI Board of Education

Mitchell, Robert A.

§ 16-97-1

June 14, 2023

 

January 31, 2024

RI Cannabis Control Commission

Ahern, Kimberly R.

§ 21-28.11-4

May 17, 2023

 

May 17, 2025

RI Cannabis Control Commission

Jacquard, Robert B.

§ 21-28.11-4

May 17, 2023

 

May 17, 2026

RI Cannabis Control Commission

Oduyingbo, Olayiwola

§ 21-28.11-4

May 17, 2023

 

May 17, 2024

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation

Dann-Messier, Brenda

§ 42-64-8

May 8, 2023

 

February 1, 2025

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation

Nee, George H.

§ 42-64-8

May 8, 2023

 

February 1, 2024

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation

O’Donnell, Carol

§ 42-64-8

May 4, 2023

 

February 1, 2026

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation

Sams, Donna

§ 42-64-8

May 8, 2023

 

February 1, 2025

RI Department of Corrections

Salisbury, Jr., Wayne T.

§ 42-6-3

January 12, 2023

 

Interim appointment

Rhode Island Emergency Management Advisory Council

Vendetti, Michael J.

§ 30-15-6

May 9, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

RI Ethics Commission

Cenerini, Frank J.

§ 36-14-8

August 24, 2023

 

September 1, 2025

RI Ethics Commission

Jones, Lauren E.

§ 36-14-8

July 13, 2023

 

September 1, 2027

RI Ethics Commission

Ricci, Hugo L. Jr.

§ 36-14-8

July 13, 2023

 

September 1, 2026

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

Bean, Phoebe

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2025

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

Belz, Anthony

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2024

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

Corkum, Cindy

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2026

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

Dionne, Mark

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2025

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

Duplisea, Genna

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2026

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

Farias, Michelle

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2026

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

Jackson, Francine

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2026

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

Parillo, Stacie

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2026

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

Peters, Ingrid

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2024

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

Urso, Lori

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2024

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

Wells, Kate

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2025

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

West, Jennifer

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2025

RI Historical Records Advisory Board

Wulf, Karin

Executive Order 76-31

March 9, 2023

 

January 5, 2024

RI Housing Resources Commission

McFarland, Paul B.

§ 42-128-6

February 8, 2023

 

January 31, 2025

RI Infrastructure Bank

Ownjazayeri, Vahid

§ 46-12.2-3

May 23, 2023

 

March 1, 2025

RI Labor Relations Board

Purtill, Lawrence E.

§ 28-7-4

May 4, 2023

 

August 1, 2027

RI Real Estate Appraisers Board

Gablinske, Douglas W.

§ 5-20.7-4

February 17, 2023

 

December 31, 2025

RI State Council on the Arts

Purtill, Lawrence E.

§ 42-75-3

May 30, 2023

 

March 1, 2025

RI State House Visitor Center Committee

Rota, Debra

§ 42-8-23

April 30, 2023

 

April 30, 2024

RI Student Loan Authority

Delaney, Robert J.

§ 16-62-7

May 30, 2023

 

January 31, 2028

RI Student Loan Authority

Egan, Daniel P.

§ 16-62-7

May 30, 2023

 

January 31, 2028

RI Student Loan Authority

Matrone Mack, Sandra

§ 16-62-7

May 30, 2023

 

January 31, 2028

RI Turnpike and Bridge Authority

Janaros, Peter M.

§ 24-12-2

April 25, 2023

 

April 1, 2026

RI Turnpike and Bridge Authority

Pinch, Karen

§ 24-12-2

April 25, 2023

 

April 1, 2027

RI Turnpike and Bridge Authority

Waldron, Darrell

§ 24-12-2

April 25, 2023

 

April 1, 2024

Small Business Advocacy Council

Goudiaby, Simon

§ 42-91-2

June 6, 2023

 

June 1, 2024

State Fire Marshall

McLaughlin, Timothy P.

§ 23-28.2-1

February 8, 2023

 

January 29, 2028

State House Restoration Committee

Esposito, Susan

Executive Order 95-15

March 22, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

State House Restoration Committee

Taylor, Carrie

Executive Order 95-15

March 22, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

State Pilotage Commission

Comeau, Richard M., Capt.

§ 46-9-5

May 24, 2023

 

May 1, 2025

State Planning Council

Rossi, Randy

§ 42-11-10

April 13, 2023

 

At the Pleasure of the Governor

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Cook, Margo

§ 16-32-2.2

March 22, 2023

 

March 22, 2026

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Ducharme, Maria

§ 16-32-2.2

May 26, 2023

 

February 1, 2025

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Fascitelli, Michael D.

§ 16-32-2.2

May 18, 2023

 

February 1, 2024

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Fogarty, Charles

§ 16-32-2.2

March 22, 2023

 

February 1, 2024

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Formicola, Joseph

§ 16-32-2.2

March 22, 2023

 

February 1, 2026

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Garnes, Monica Jean

§ 16-32-2.2

May 26, 2023

 

February 1, 2024

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Lenz, Matthew

§ 16-32-2.2

March 22, 2023

 

February 1, 2025

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Matthews, Joseph F.

§ 16-32-2.2

May 18, 2023

 

February 1, 2024

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Nicolato, Cortney M.

§ 16-32-2.2

May 18, 2024

 

February 1, 2024

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Ownjazayeri, Vahid

§ 16-32-2.2

March 22, 2023

 

March 22, 2026

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Placenia, Yahaira (Jay)

§ 16-32-2.2

March 22, 2023

 

February 1, 2025

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Ryan, Thomas M. 

§ 16-32-2.2

May 26 2023

 

February 1, 2026

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Sabitoni, Armand E.

§ 16-32-2.2

March 22, 2023

 

February 1 2026

University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Weygand, Robert A.

§ 16-32-2.2

March 22, 2023

 

February 1, 2026

Water Resources Board

Kinzel, Zakary F.

§ 46-15.1-2

May 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2026

Water Resources Board

O’Rourke, Daniel F.

§ 46-15.1-2

May 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2024

Water Resources Board

Palmisciano, George P.

§ 46-15.1-2

May 25, 2023

 

January 31, 2024

 


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