§ 43-4-2 Continuity of laws included
§ 43-4-3 Citation of general laws
§ 43-4-7 Existing rights and remedies unaffected by repeal
§ 43-4-8 Effect of repeal on previous offenses
§ 43-4-9 Effect of repeal on pending proceedings
§ 43-4-10 Terms of office continued
§ 43-4-11 Previously repealed acts not revived
§ 43-4-12 Repeal of previously repealed acts not construction of continued effectiveness
§ 43-4-13 References in other statutes to laws repealed by this chapter
§ 43-4-14 Continuity of limitations and periods of time
§ 43-4-18 Enactment of supplemental reenactments by the law revision director
§ 43-4-18.1 Use of appropriate disability language
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 43-4 - Effect of General Laws

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Joint committee: Committees including membership from both houses of teh legislature. Joint committees are usually established with narrow jurisdictions and normally lack authority to report legislation.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.