Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_99 (year INTEGER, state VARCHAR)
### Question:
what is the sum of the year in rhode island
### Answer:
SELECT SUM(year) FROM table_name_99 WHERE state = "rhode island"