# R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-5: Annual appropriations

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-5

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-5
- **Heading:** Annual appropriations
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 36 / Chapter 36-12 / Section 36-12-5

## Text

The general assembly shall annually appropriate a sum sufficient to carry out the purposes of §§ 36-12-1€”36-12-5. The state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of the sum, or so much thereof as may be required from time to time, upon receipt by him or her of properly authenticated vouchers.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-1 § 36-12-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-2 § 36-12-2. Hospital care and surgical-medical service benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-2.2 § 36-12-2.2. Disabled retired employees €” Hospital care and surgical-medical service benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-2.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-2.3 § 36-12-2.3. Health insurance benefits €” Administrative services fees for continued coverage requirements of group health plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-2.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-2.4 § 36-12-2.4. Health insurance benefits €” COBRA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-2.4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-2.5 § 36-12-2.5. Health insurance benefits €” Coverage of former spouse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-2.5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-3 § 36-12-3. Deductions from pay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-4 § 36-12-4. Coverage of Non-Medicare-eligible retired employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-4.1 § 36-12-4.1. Coverage of Medicare-eligible retired employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-4.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-5 § 36-12-5. Annual appropriations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-6 § 36-12-6. Authority to purchase group life, accidental death, long term health care, and other insurance benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-7 § 36-12-7. Eligibility for benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-8 § 36-12-8. Provisions of insurance contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-9 § 36-12-9. Beneficiaries €” Payment of benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T36_C36-12_S36-12-9.md)

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