R.I. Const. art. IX, § 17
- Constitution
- Constitution of Rhode Island
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
There is hereby established a budget reserve account within the general fund. Revenues in this budget reserve account may be appropriated in the event of an emergency involving the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the state of Rhode Island or in the event of an unanticipated deficit in any given fiscal year, such appropriations to be approved by a majority vote of each house of the general assembly.
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