H8301

Provides that the department of environmental management would maintain and repair state owned or operated boat ramps and docks.

Introduced·3/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8301 mandates the Department of Environmental Management to maintain and repair state-owned boat ramps and docks.

Rhode Island H8301 assigns the Department of Environmental Management the responsibility of maintaining and repairing state-owned or operated boat ramps and docks. The bill establishes a restricted receipt account funded by fees to cover these maintenance and repair costs. It also directs the department to create rules and regulations to clarify the division of ownership, maintenance, and repair responsibilities between municipalities and the department. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Mar 13

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance