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RI HB 8037

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AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HB 8037 pass?

No. RI HB 8037 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-31): 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 8037 about?

Reduces the newspaper advertising notice requirements for amendments to zoning ordinances and planning board meetings from three (3) weeks to two (2) weeks.

Who sponsors RI HB 8037?

Brien, Phillips, Casey are the primary sponsors of RI HB 8037.

Description

Reduces the newspaper advertising notice requirements for amendments to zoning ordinances and planning board meetings from three (3) weeks to two (2) weeks.

Introduced
2026-02-27
Latest action
2026-03-31 — 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Brienprimary
  • Phillipsprimary
  • Caseyprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-31

    03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-03-27

    03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

  3. 2026-02-27

    02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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