Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7915
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- REGULATION OF BOATS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Edwards (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Noret (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Santucci (Republican)
- Place (Republican)
- Chippendale (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Authorizes the collection of a small additional fee, in addition to the registration fee paid by motorboat owners, to be deposited in a restricted account, in order to fund the newly established freshwater lake management program.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 7, 2026 · Legislature
04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026) - Apr 1, 2026 · House
04/01/2026 Committee transferred to House State Government & Elections - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources