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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN

SERVICES

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Fenton-Fung, Shallcross Smith, Biah, Sanchez, and
Cotter

     Date Introduced: February 03, 2023

     Referred To: House Finance

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 42-12 of the General Laws entitled "Department of Human Services"

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is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     42-12-31. Refugee assistance program -- Administrator.

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     The department is hereby authorized and required to appoint a full-time employee who

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shall serve as the administrator of the refugee assistance program and/or any department program

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that provides refugees and their families with assistance obtaining employment, economic self-

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sufficiency and social integration. The salary for the administrator shall be funded in accordance

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with ยง 42-12-12.

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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 STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN

SERVICES

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     This act would authorize and require the department of human services to hire an

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administrator for the refugee assistance program on a full-time basis. The salary for the

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administrator position would be paid for using funds of the department of human services.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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