H8388

Permits the town council of the town of New Shoreham to enact an ordinance that limits a license holder from renting or leasing more than thirty-four (34) motorized bicycles, motor scooters and/or motorized tricycles.

Introduced·4/1/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8388 allows New Shoreham's town council to limit license holders to renting or leasing up to thirty-four motorized bicycles, motor.

Rhode Island H8388 amends the General Laws to permit the town council of New Shoreham to enact an ordinance that limits a license holder from renting or leasing more than thirty-four motorized bicycles, motor scooters, and motorized tricycles. The ordinance can also establish a fee for license issuance or renewal, not exceeding forty dollars per vehicle. Additionally, the town council can authorize up to five licenses for renting motorized vehicles, reducing this number by one for each license that is voluntarily surrendered, expired without renewal, revoked, or retired.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

Apr 1

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing