R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-12.4-6: Powers and duties of the permanent joint committee on the Global Waiver Compact.

The permanent joint committee on the state Global Waiver Compact shall have the authority to:

(a) Provide oversight on the Global Waiver Compact;

(b) Confer as the committee deems desirable with the directors of all departments within the executive office of health and human services;

(c) Recommend the type of services for the Medicaid program to be offered by the state;

(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 state Medicaid Program.