§ 42-23-5. Succession to previous commissions — Reports — Expenses.
The commission on interstate cooperation shall exercise all powers and duties formerly vested by law upon the commission on foreign and domestic commerce, the commission on interstate cooperation, and the commission on interstate compacts affecting labor and industry, which commissions were abolished by chapter 660 of the Public Laws of 1939. The commission on interstate cooperation may report its proceedings and recommendations either to the governor or to the general assembly or both, at such times as it may deem advisable. Members of the commission shall receive the sum of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) each per meeting and shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses of travel related to their participation in commission activities.
History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 201; G.L. 1956, § 42-23-5; P.L. 1980, ch. 225, § 5; P.L. 1982, ch. 414, § 11.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-23 - Commission on Interstate Cooperation
Section 42-23-1. - Establishment of commission — Functions.
Section 42-23-2. - Composition — Tenure of members.
Section 42-23-3. - Appointment of chairperson and elector members.
Section 42-23-4. - Secretary of commission.
Section 42-23-5. - Succession to previous commissions — Reports — Expenses.