H7074

Requires the department of transportation to plant pollinator friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants within limits of a roadway, including state highways

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7074 mandates the Department of Transportation to plant pollinator-friendly native species on roadsides and state highways.

Rhode Island H7074 amends the construction and maintenance of state roads to require the Department of Transportation to plant pollinator-friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses, and plants within the limits of roadways, including state highways. The department will follow guidelines to benefit pollinators, which are defined as insects like bees that help carry pollen. The cost of these plantings will be covered by funds not needed for other road construction and maintenance. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

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Calendar

Jan 22

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Jan 22

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 16

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/22/2026)

Jan 14

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources