PROVIDENCE, R.I -- Governor Chafee would veto legislation proposed by House leaders to reorganize state government and create a new Secretary of Commerce, according to his spokeswoman, Christine Hunsinger.
Hunsinger said the administration remains opposed to the proposal, despite amendments lawmakers have made to address some of his administration's concerns.
The amended bill, introduced by House Finance Committee Chairman Helio Melo, is up for a full vote of the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon.
Hunsinger said the governor does not believe the proposal is a "substantive response" to the issues facing the state's economy. Chafee believes picking the right people to lead state departments and agencies should be the focus, she said.
"Shifting boxes in an organizational chart does not solve the problem," Hunsinger said. "The right person in the right position does."