§ 42-26.2-4 - Communications to the federal government. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-26.2-4

   § 42-26.2-4  Communications to the federalgovernment. – (a) It is the sense of this legislature that the congress of the United Statesshould replace the failed "Fast Track" system of trade negotiation with a new,more democratic and inclusive model, and pass binding legislation instructingthe USTR to fully and formally consult individual state legislatures regardingprocurement, services, investment or any other trade agreement rules thatimpact state laws or authority before negotiations begin and as they develop,and to seek informed consent from state legislatures prior to binding states toconform their laws to the regulatory terms of international commercialagreements.

   (b) Not later than October 1, 2007, the attorney generalshall notify the USTR of the enactment of this legislation.