§ 22-12-1 - When fiscal notes required. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 22-12-1

   § 22-12-1  When fiscal notes required.– All bills and resolutions having an effect on the revenues, expenditures, orfiscal liability of the state, which can be calculated with reasonableaccuracy, excepting appropriation measures carrying specific dollar amounts,shall be accompanied by a brief explanatory statement or note which sets forththeir estimated dollar effect. The statements or notes shall be known as"fiscal notes," and they shall accompany each such bill or resolution prior toconsideration of the house in which the bill or resolution originated. Fiscalnotes shall also accompany each bill or resolution that affects any city ortown financially.