S.2798

Updates the RI coordinate system to adopt the most recent system of plane coordinates established by the NGS, a federal agency which is part of NOAA and the USDC. Modifies the meter to foot conversion to adopt the international foot to provide uniformity.

Introduced·3/4/26

Rhode Island S2798 updates the state's coordinate system to adopt the latest system from the National Geodetic Survey, ensuring uniformity with the.

Rhode Island S2798 updates the Rhode Island coordinate system to adopt the most recent system of plane coordinates established by the National Geodetic Survey, a federal agency under NOAA and the USDC. The bill modifies the meter to foot conversion to adopt the international foot, ensuring uniformity. The Rhode Island state plane coordinate system will be used for projects after the official release of the State Plane Coordinate System 2022 by the National Geodetic Survey. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Consideration

Apr 8

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Hearing

History

Jun 10

Senate

Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage

Jun 2

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)