Rhode Island § 43-1-5 - Action by Governor
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§ 43-1-5. Action by Governor
R.I. Gen. Laws § 43-1-5
§ 43-1-5. Notice to general assembly of return of measure or receipt by secretary of state.
Whenever either house receives a notice from the secretary of state as required by § 43-1-3, or receives from the governor a measure returned with the governor’s objections to the measure, the presiding officer of the house shall immediately cause the house to be notified of the notice or the return of the measure, and shall order the notice, or the objections to the measure, as the case may be, entered upon the journal of the house, and the return of the measure and the receipt of the notice shall be communicated as soon as possible to the other house.
History of Section.
P.L. 1910, ch. 535, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 27, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 308, § 5; G.L. 1956,
§ 43-1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 43-1-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 43-1-5 cover?
Section 43-1-5 ("Action by Governor") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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