S.2356

Directs the department of environmental management to administer and manage the land and natural resources of the Big River Reservoir.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Directs the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to administer the Big River Reservoir's land and natural resources.

This bill mandates the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to manage and administer the land and natural resources of the Big River Reservoir. It outlines the department's responsibilities, including enforcement authority, land acquisition, and the development of management plans. The bill also extends the expiration dates of several tax credits and incentives set to expire on December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2028. The provisions take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

DDDDDDD

0 Nay

3 Absent

DRD

Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Apr 28

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance