R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-17.1-9: Definitions.

When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) “Advisory committee” means the veterans’ services strategic plan advisory committee as established in § 30-17.1-10.

(2) “Committee” means the veterans’ committee pursuant to the provisions of § 30-17.1-11(c).

(3) “State agencies” means state entities responsible for the implementation of services for Rhode Island veterans and their families including:

(i) The office of veterans services;

(ii) The Rhode Island public transit authority;

(iii) The department of human services;

(iv) The office of postsecondary education;

(v) The department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals;

(vi) The department of health;

(vii) The office of healthy aging;

(viii) The department of business regulation;

(ix) The Rhode Island veteran’s court;

(x) The department of labor and training;

(xi) The Rhode Island commerce corporation;

(xii) The office of the secretary of state; and

(xiii) The Rhode Island national guard.

(4) “Veterans’ services strategic plan (‘VSSP’)” means the strategic plan as established in § 30-17.1-11.