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RI S0211

Requires that one of the seven (7) directors of the Rhode Island airport corporation be appointed by the governor after the governor gives due consideration to a list of individuals submitted by the mayor of the city of Warwick.


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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would require that one of the seven (7) directors of the Rhode Island airport corporation be appointed by the governor after the governor gives due consideration to a list of individuals submitted by the mayor of the city of Warwick. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the appointment process for the Rhode Island Airport Corporation's board of directors by requiring that one of the seven directors be appointed by the governor after the mayor of Warwick submits a list of three potential candidates. Specifically, the mayor of Warwick must submit the list within 30 days of the bill's effective date, and the governor must give "due consideration" to this list when selecting one director. The other six directors will continue to be appointed by the governor as before, with the standard requirement of senate advice and consent. The bill maintains the existing structure of the board, which consists of seven members with experience in finance, business, construction, and/or organized labor, and whose terms range from one to four years. All directors continue to serve without compensation. This change provides the city of Warwick a more direct input into the composition of the airport corporation's board, while preserving the governor's primary appointment authority.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/20/2025)

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