The bill amends Section 2 of Chapter 395 of the Public Laws of 2017, which pertains to the Rhode Island Commission for National and Community Service. The amendment includes a change in the commission's name by adding "d/b/a Serve RI" (doing business as Serve RI) to its title. Additionally, the bill modifies the composition of the commission's board of commissioners by reducing the number of voting members from twenty-five to no less than fifteen. These members are required to have demonstrated a commitment to public service and should reflect Rhode Island's diverse population in terms of race, ethnicity, age, gender, and geographic location.

The governor is responsible for appointing all voting members and the chair of the commission. The initial terms of the commissioners are staggered, with subsequent appointments being made for three-year terms. The bill also specifies categories from which the governor must select at least one member, including a new category of a representative of the volunteer sector. Nonvoting members can also be appointed by the governor. The bill outlines the duties of the commission, such as preparing a three-year national service plan, administering grants, and providing technical assistance to service programs. The act would take effect upon passage, and it aims to streamline the commission's structure and align it with the objectives of the National and Community Service Act of 1990.