§ 43-1-4 - Return of disapproved measures to originating house. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 43-1-4

   § 43-1-4  Return of disapproved measures tooriginating house. – Whenever the governor returns to either house any measure, which he or she doesnot approve, he or she shall, if the house is in session, transmit the measureto the presiding officer. But if the house to which the measure is required bylaw to be returned has adjourned for the day, but not for the session, at thetime the governor desires to make the return, then he or she shall deliver themeasure, in the case of the senate, to the secretary or clerk, and, in the caseof the house of representatives, to the reading or recording clerk. Delivery ofthe measure to any one of the officers shall constitute a delivery to the houseof which he or she is an officer. Any officer receiving any measure shallcertify thereon the day and hour of its receipt and shall, at the opening ofthe next daily session of the house of which he or she is an officer, deliverthe measure to the presiding officer.