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This joint resolution creates a special 13-member legislative commission to comprehensively study and evaluate potential changes to Rhode Island's laws regarding alcoholic beverages (Title 3) and recreational cannabis (Chapter 28.11 of Title 21). The commission will be composed of legislators from both the House and Senate, as well as representatives from various state agencies and industry stakeholders, including the Director of Business Regulation, labor union leaders, beverage industry associations, and the Cannabis Advisory Board. The commission members will be appointed by the Speaker of the House and the Senate President, with a requirement for balanced political representation and the option to appoint public members in place of legislators. The group's primary purpose is to review current regulatory structures and determine what updates might be necessary to address safety, authenticity, and labor protection concerns in these industries. The commission is required to complete its work and submit a report to the General Assembly by January 7, 2026, after which it will officially dissolve on March 7, 2026. Commission members will serve without compensation, and state departments are expected to provide necessary information and support to facilitate the commission's investigative work.

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