Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-10-7 (2026)

Guaranty by state — Annual appropriations

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The general assembly of the state of Rhode Island hereby declares that it is the intention of the state to make payment of the annuities, benefits, and retirement allowances provided for under the provisions of this chapter and to that end that it is the intention of the state to make the appropriations required by the state to meet its obligations to the extent provided in this chapter. The general assembly shall make annual appropriations which shall be sufficient to provide for the payment of the annuities, benefits, and retirement allowances required of the state under this chapter. The amounts to be appropriated shall be included in the annual appropriation bill and shall be paid by the general treasurer into the retirement system.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 5 cases, 1995–1999 · leading case: Nat'l Educ. Ass'n-Rhode Island ex rel. Scigulinsky v. Ret. Bd. of the Rhode Island Employees' Ret. Sys., 890 F. Supp. 1143 (D.R.I. 1995).

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Nat'l Educ. Ass'n-Rhode Island ex rel. Scigulinsky v. Ret. Bd. of the Rhode Island Employees' Ret. Sys., 890 F. Supp. 1143 (D.R.I. 1995). · cites it 4× “R.I.Gen.Laws § 36-10-7. Whether this “intention” rises to the level of a contract is also unclear.”

Nat. Educ. Ass'nr. I. v. Ret. Bd. of Ri Empl. Sys., 890 F. Supp. 1143 (D.R.I. 1995). · cites it 4× “R.I.Gen.Laws § 36-10-7. Whether this "intention" rises to the level of a contract is also unclear.”

Nat'l Educ. Ass'n-Rhode Island Ex Rel. Scigulinsky v. Ret. Bd. of the Rhode Island Employees' Ret. Sys., 172 F.3d 22 (1st Cir. 1999). “R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-10-7. This certainly directs state officials to fund the plan as it exists.”

Nat'l Educ. Ass'n v. Ret. Bd. of the Rhode Island Employees' Ret. Sys., 972 F. Supp. 100 (D.R.I. 1997). · cites it 4× “Section 36-10-7 of Rhode Island General Laws provides that “it is the intention of the state” to make the required payments in accordance with these provisions.”

Nat. Educ. Ass'n-rhode Island v. Ret. Bd., 972 F. Supp. 100 (D.R.I. 1997). · cites it 4× “Section 36-10-7 of Rhode Island General Laws provides that "it is the intention of the state" to make the required payments in accordance with these provisions.”

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