Rhode Island General Laws 30-17.1-8. Legislative findings
The general assembly hereby finds that there is a gap in resources and information necessary to effectively support and address the needs of veterans and our state agencies must work together more effectively to collaborate, coordinate, leverage, and ultimately enhance existing state, federal, and private veterans’ services to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of Rhode Island’s veterans and their families.
History of Section.
P.L. 2013, ch. 177, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 215, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 30-17.1-8
- State agencies: means state entities responsible for the implementation of services for Rhode Island veterans and their families including:
(i) The office of veterans services;
(ii) The Rhode Island public transit authority;
(iii) The department of human services;
(iv) The office of postsecondary education;
(v) The department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals;
(vi) The department of health;
(vii) The office of healthy aging;
(viii) The department of business regulation;
(ix) The Rhode Island veteran's court;
(x) The department of labor and training;
(xi) The Rhode Island commerce corporation;
(xii) The office of the secretary of state; and
(xiii) The Rhode Island national guard. See Rhode Island General Laws 30-17.1-9