S.2425

Authorizes and empower 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·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2425 empowers the Department of Transportation to plant pollinator-friendly native species on state highways.

Rhode Island S2425 amends the General Laws to authorize the Department of Transportation to plant pollinator-friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses, and plants along state highways. The plantings must follow guidelines to benefit pollinators and will be funded from highway appropriations not needed for road construction and maintenance. The department will consult with professionals to identify suitable plants and locations.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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8
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 9

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government