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RI H8301

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terri-Denise Cortvriend

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Assigns the Department of Environmental Management responsibility for maintaining and repairing all state-owned or operated boat ramps, docks, piers, and related in-water structures

  • Creates a "public boat ramps and docks" restricted receipt account funded by fees collected for use of state boat ramps and docks

  • Requires DEM to establish by regulation what percentage of collected fees will be deposited into the restricted receipt account

  • Directs DEM to promulgate rules delineating the division of ownership, maintenance, and repair responsibilities between municipalities and the state

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides that the department of environmental management would maintain and repair state owned or operated boat ramps and docks.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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