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RI H8093
RI H8093Establishes the Rhode Island lake management program within the department of environmental management to aid with lake and pond management issues relating to the control of aquatic invasive plants.
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Introduced
03/22/2024
03/22/2024
In Committee
06/05/2024
06/05/2024
Crossed Over
06/12/2024
06/12/2024
Passed
06/26/2024
06/26/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/26/2024
06/26/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would establish the Rhode Island lake management program within the department of environmental management to aid with lake and pond management issues relating to the control of aquatic invasive plants. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Rhode Island Lake Management Program within the Department of Environmental Management to aid with lake and pond management issues related to the control of aquatic invasive plants. The program will include conducting field surveys, providing technical assistance to local organizations, coordinating lake management actions, and distributing financial assistance for eligible projects that address aquatic invasive species, water quality, or habitat concerns. The bill also creates a restricted receipt account, the Rhode Island Lake Management Fund, to support the program's activities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Michael Chippendale (R)*,
David Bennett (D),
Megan Cotter (D),
Arthur Handy (D),
Jason Knight (D),
Brian Newberry (R),
Bob Phillips (D),
Sherry Roberts (R),
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D),
Teresa Tanzi (D),
Last Action
Signed by Governor (on 06/26/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/HouseText24/H8093A.pdf |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/HouseText24/H8093.pdf |
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