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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- ORGANIZATION AND

COMMAND OF MILITARY AND NAVAL FORCES

     

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Gallison, Messier, Azzinaro, Fellela, and Martin

     Date Introduced: January 18, 2012

     Referred To: House Veterans` Affairs

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 30-2 of the General Laws entitled "Organization and Command of

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Military and Naval Forces" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     30-2-23. Authority to administer charitable contributions. – Notwithstanding any

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other provision of law, the office of adjutant general of Rhode Island, while acting in state duty

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status, is hereby authorized to administer monetary contributions from donors to charitable

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organizations for and on behalf of the Rhode Island National Guard that benefit state military

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programs including, but not limited to, the Rhode Island National Guard Family Relief Fund and

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other Rhode Island National Guard family readiness groups. In administering such contributions,

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the office of adjutant general shall only accept donations specifically made out to relevant

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charitable groups and not to any individual in the office of adjutant general, including the adjutant

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general personally. The office of adjutant general may not subtract any administrative costs in

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conveying the donations to the charitable groups. No member of the business office of adjutant

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general may solicit for donations from any individuals or companies doing business with the

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state.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

     

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- ORGANIZATION AND

COMMAND OF MILITARY AND NAVAL FORCES

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     This act would allow the office of adjutant general of Rhode Island to accept and

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administer monetary contributions from donors to charitable organizations for and on behalf of

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the Rhode Island National Guard that benefit state military programs and military families.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

     

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