S.3029

Prohibits municipalities from restricting certain landscaping equipment based on its power source. It also prohibits any changes in the regulation of the use of power equipment in the municipality, without a positive referendum vote.

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3029 prohibits municipalities from restricting landscaping equipment based on power source.

Rhode Island S3029 prohibits municipalities from restricting landscaping equipment based on its power source, such as gasoline, diesel, electricity, or battery. The bill also prevents municipalities from changing existing regulations on the use of power equipment without a positive referendum vote. Existing restrictions on landscaping equipment remain valid unless they are amended or reenacted after the bill's effective date.

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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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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

6 Yea

DDRDDD

0 Nay

4 Absent

RDDD

Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government