Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-12.4-5. Permanent joint committee of the Global Waiver Compact--Composition

After the approval of the global waiver by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, there shall be created a permanent joint committee on the global waiver compact to consist of the following twelve (12) members: the chair of the house finance committee; the chair of the senate finance committee; the chair of the house health, education and welfare committee; the chair of the senate health and human services committee; two (2) members of the house finance committee appointed by the speaker of the house; two (2) members of the senate finance committee appointed by the senate president; two (2) members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house, one of whom shall be from the minority party; and two (2) members of the senate appointed by the senate president, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party.

The speaker of the house and the senate president shall consult with the house and senate minority leaders on the appointments of the minority members.