Rhode Island General Laws Title 35. Public Finance § 35-6-15. Payment of general assembly members

The secretary of state and the clerks of the house of representatives shall, every thirty (30) days during each session of the general assembly and at the close of each session of the general assembly, severally prepare statements of the amounts to which the members of their respective houses are entitled for their pay and mileage, and shall transmit the statements to the state controller, who shall draw orders on the general treasurer for the payment thereof, in favor of each member.