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RI HB 8532

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AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HB 8532 pass?

No. RI HB 8532 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-05-26): 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 8532 about?

Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.

Who sponsors RI HB 8532?

Read, Serpa, Noret and 3 others are the primary sponsors of RI HB 8532.

Description

Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.

Introduced
2026-05-08
Latest action
2026-05-26 — 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Readprimary
  • Serpaprimary
  • Noretprimary
  • Chippendaleprimary
  • Robertsprimary
  • Nardoneprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-26

    05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  2. 2026-05-22

    05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing (05/26/2026)

  3. 2026-05-14

    05/14/2026 Committee transferred to House Finance

  4. 2026-05-08

    05/08/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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