Section 29-1-11 - Expense of the state library(a) The state librarian shall, with the approval of the secretary of state, employ such assistance and incur such expenses as may be necessary in the proper administration of the state library, and the general assembly shall annually appropriate such sum as it may deem necessary for this purpose.(b) The state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw their orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of the amount appropriated, or so much thereof as may be from time to time required, upon their receipt of proper vouchers approved by the state librarian and the secretary of state.Amended by 2024 Pub. Laws, ch. 169,§ 1, eff. 6/17/2024.Amended by 2024 Pub. Laws, ch. 168,§ 1, eff. 6/17/2024.P.L. 1907, ch. 1471, § 2; P.L. 1908, ch. 1554, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 38, § 18; P.L. 1911, ch. 729, § 1; P.L. 1913, ch. 935, § 1; P.L. 1917, ch. 1499, § 2; P.L. 1919, ch. 1747, § 2; P.L. 1920, ch. 1915, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 36, § 21; P.L. 1925, ch. 622, § 3; P.L. 1930, ch. 1600, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 22, § 19; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 65; G.L. 1956, § 29-1-11.