§ 22-3-19. Sound system.
There shall be installed in the chambers of the general assembly for use by members a sound reinforcement system providing for pickup and amplification of one or more of one hundred and six (106) microphones under the control of the speaker of the house of representatives, with one of these microphones to be located on the desk of each representative, and amplification of one or more of fifty-four (54) microphones under the control of the president of the senate, with one of these microphones to be located on the desk of each senator.
History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 196, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 542, § 43.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 22-3 - Organization of General Assembly
Section 22-3-1. - Making of lists of persons elected.
Section 22-3-2. - Organization of senate — Secretary of the senate and reading clerk.
Section 22-3-2.1. - Powers of president.
Section 22-3-3. - Organization of house of representatives — Speaker — Clerks.
Section 22-3-4. - Filling of vacancies.
Section 22-3-5. - Grand committee for induction and election of officers.
Section 22-3-6. - Continuing effect of lists — Violations by secretary of state.
Section 22-3-7. - Provisions mandatory.
Section 22-3-8. - Form of engagement of legislators.
Section 22-3-9. - Engagement of legislators absent from organization meeting.
Section 22-3-10. - Election of president pro tempore of senate.
Section 22-3-11. - Election or appointment of committees.
Section 22-3-12. - Legislative manual.
Section 22-3-13. - Certification and delivery or retention of lists.
Section 22-3-14. - Correction of lists on certificate presented after call to order.
Section 22-3-15. - Substitution of incumbents for absentees on lists.
Section 22-3-16. - Persons entitled to participate in organization of houses.
Section 22-3-17. - Taking of engagement of office by members.
Section 22-3-18. - Electronic voting.
Section 22-3-19. - Sound system.
Section 22-3-20. - Resolutions of congratulations and condolence during adjournment.