§ 37-8-6. “State House” defined — Former state houses — Use of legislative chambers.
Wherever in the statutes of this state the words “State House” are used they shall be construed to mean the building upon the lot bounded by Gaspee, Francis, and Smith Streets in the city of Providence. The building in the city of Newport heretofore used for the purpose of a “state house” shall hereafter be called the Newport County courthouse. The building in Providence heretofore used for the purpose of a “state house” shall hereafter be called the sixth judicial district courthouse. The senate chamber and representatives hall of the State House shall not be used for any other purpose than for meetings of the two houses of the general assembly.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 27, § 1; P.L. 1901, ch. 852, § 4; P.L. 1905, ch. 1228, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 36, § 1; P.L. 1918, ch. 1627, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 34, § 1; P.L. 1925, ch. 625, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 105, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-6.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 37 - Public Property and Works
Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings
Section 37-8-1. - State house — State office building.
Section 37-8-1.1. - Washington county courthouse in West Kingston.
Section 37-8-1.2. - Vacating by family court — Westerly townhall.
Section 37-8-1.3. - Woonsocket courthouse.
Section 37-8-1.4. - Kent County Courthouse at East Greenwich.
Section 37-8-1.5. - Bristol County Courthouse.
Section 37-8-1.6. - Pawtucket armory.
Section 37-8-2. - Rented premises — Military buildings — Institutional buildings.
Section 37-8-3. - Duty of department to maintain buildings.
Section 37-8-4. - Employees of department — Purchase of supplies and services.
Section 37-8-5. - Care and custody of State House lot.
Section 37-8-5.1. - Prohibition of parking on North Terrace of the State House.
Section 37-8-6. - “State House” defined — Former state houses — Use of legislative chambers.
Section 37-8-6.1. - Korean War monument.
Section 37-8-6.2. - State House restoration and preservation account.
Section 37-8-6.3. - Painting of state seals.
Section 37-8-6.4. - POW/MIA chair of honor.
Section 37-8-7. - Allotment of office space in State House — Furnishings.
Section 37-8-8. - Battle flags and markers.
Section 37-8-9. - Governors’ portraits.
Section 37-8-10. - Hours State House open — Maintenance of good order.
Section 37-8-11. - Operation of state house restaurant — Sales stands.
Section 37-8-11.1. - Retirement of State House restaurant employees.
Section 37-8-12. - Illumination of State House.
Section 37-8-13. - Offices of department — Annual report.
Section 37-8-14. - Legislators’ parking lot.
Section 37-8-15. - Access for people with disabilities.
Section 37-8-15.1. - Accessibility of leased or rented facilities for people with disabilities.
Section 37-8-16. - Walkie-talkies portable communications for capitol police.
Section 37-8-17.1. - Energy efficient resources.
Section 37-8-17.2. - Repealed.
Section 37-8-18. - Department of administration garage.
Section 37-8-19. - Energy use in public buildings.
Section 37-8-20. - Motorcycle designated parking at public buildings.