§ 29-1-10. Legislative reference bureau — Functions.
There shall be in the state library, under the direction of the state librarian, a legislative reference bureau that shall collect, arrange, and place on file books, pamphlets, and other material relating to legislation; that shall prepare abstracts of laws in other states; and that shall present such other information as may be useful and necessary to the general assembly in the performance of its legislative duties.
History of Section.P.L. 1907, ch. 1471, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 38, § 17; G.L. 1923, ch. 36, § 20; G.L. 1938, ch. 22, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 29-1-10; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, § 22.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 29-1-1. - Library established — State librarian.
Section 29-1-2. - Care of library — Preservation of books and documents.
Section 29-1-3. - Clerical assistance.
Section 29-1-4. - Annual report to general assembly.
Section 29-1-5. - Exchange of publications with agencies outside state.
Section 29-1-6. - Disposition of duplicates and surplus supplies.
Section 29-1-7 - — 29-1-9. Repealed.
Section 29-1-10. - Legislative reference bureau — Functions.
Section 29-1-11. - Expense of legislative reference bureau.