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RI H7915
RI H7915Authorizes 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.
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would authorize 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. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the collection of a small additional fee from motorboat owners, on top of their regular registration fee, to fund a newly established freshwater lake management program. Specifically, motorboat owners will pay an extra $5.00 biennially, or $2.50 annually if they opt for annual registration. These collected fees will be deposited into a dedicated account called the "Rhode Island lake management program fund" to support the implementation of the freshwater lake management program, as outlined in Chapter 46-33 of the General Laws. The bill also specifies that this new fee structure will take effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Michael Chippendale (R)*,
David Bennett (D),
Lauren Carson (D),
Megan Cotter (D),
Jay Edwards (D),
Arthur Handy (D),
Tom Noret (D),
David Place (R),
Paul Santucci (R),
Teresa Tanzi (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 04/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7915.pdf |
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