Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7072
AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- AGRICULTURAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- Noret (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Santucci (Republican)
- Chippendale (Republican)
- Place (Republican)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Amends the definition of farm and agricultural land to include land on which agricultural operations are being conducted or is suitable for agriculture operations, and further expand the definition of a farmer.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 22, 2026 · Legislature
01/22/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Jan 16, 2026 · Legislature
01/16/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/22/2026) - Jan 14, 2026 · House
01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources