H7915

Authorizes the collection of a small additional fee, in addition to the registration fee paid by motorboat owners, to be deposited in a restricted account, in order to fund the newly established freshwater lake management program.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7915 authorizes an additional fee on motorboat registration to fund a freshwater lake management program.

Rhode Island H7915 establishes a small additional fee on motorboat registration, beyond the current registration fee, to be deposited in a restricted account. This account, named the "Rhode Island lake management program fund," will provide funding for the newly established freshwater lake management program. The additional fee is set at $2.50 annually for those who pay an annual registration fee. This bill aims to support the freshwater lake management program through dedicated funding from motorboat owners.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Apr 1

House

Committee transferred to House State Government & Elections