The bill, after passage by the house of representatives in its original form as transmitted by the governor, or as amended by the house, shall be transmitted to and received by the senate in the same manner as other bills are transmitted and received, and, upon receipt thereof by the senate, it shall forthwith be referred to an appropriate committee, which shall proceed to the consideration of the bill in the manner as provided in § 35-3-9 for the consideration of the bill by the committee of the house of representatives.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 35-3-10