The bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 37-8 of the General Laws, specifically by adding a new section, 37-8-9.1, which mandates the painting of portraits for each president of the senate. This includes portraits for both current and former living presidents of the senate. The secretary of state is responsible for commissioning these portraits as soon as a president is inducted into office.

The bill also outlines the financial aspect of this initiative, authorizing the state controller to issue payment for the portraits from any available funds in the treasury that are not otherwise appropriated. The payment is to be made upon receipt of vouchers approved by the secretary of state. The portraits, once completed, are to be delivered to the department of administration to be displayed in the state house. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage. There are no deletions mentioned in the provided text of the bill.