R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-13-10: Exemptions from reimbursement.

(a) State mandates not subject to reimbursement includes:

(1) The holding of elections;

(2) The assurance of due process;

(3) The notification and conduct of public meetings;

(4) The procedures for administrative and judicial review of actions taken by cities and towns;

(5) The protection of the public from malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by local government officials;

(6) Financial administration, including the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes; and

(7) The preparation and submission of reports necessary for the efficient administration of state laws.

(b) All statutes having a fiscal impact on cities and towns shall include a provision stating whether these statutes conform to the definition and exemptions prescribed by §§ 45-13-7 — 45-13-10.

(c) Provided further that none of the provisions of §§ 45-13-7 — 45-13-10 are applied in a manner inconsistent with state law.