Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-4.1-5 (2026)

Appropriation

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The state of Rhode Island shall bear the expense of incentive payments. The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sums as it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter; and the controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of such sum or so much thereof as may be required from time to time upon receipt by him or her of duly authenticated vouchers.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1997–1997 · leading case: Perry v. Rhode Island, 975 F. Supp. 418 (D.R.I. 1997).
Perry v. Rhode Island, 975 F. Supp. 418 (D.R.I. 1997). · cites it 2× “” R.I.Gen. Laws § 8-4.1-5. This language suggests that the amount of incentive pay is malleable and reserves the right to change the compensation.”
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