HB 8301 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

This bill requires the Department of Environmental Management to maintain and repair state-owned boat ramps and docks to ensure public access to waterways. It creates a special funding account financed by fees collected from users of these facilities to cover maintenance costs. The legislation also directs the department to establish rules clarifying how maintenance responsibilities are divided between the state and local municipalities.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 13, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026
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04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Mar 13, 2026
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03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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