R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-14.2-2: Powers and duties of permanent joint committee on state lottery.

The permanent joint committee on state lottery shall have the authority to:

(a) Provide oversight to the state lottery and the division of state lottery;

(b) Confer as the committee deems desirable with the director of lotteries;

(c) Recommend the type of lotteries to be conducted;

(d) Issue subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum and orders for the production of books, accounts, papers, records and documents, and;

(e) Make recommendations to the general assembly and propose legislation regarding the operation of the state lottery.