RI S0198 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-03-15 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 16 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-03-15 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires all aquaculture leases in Sakonnet river area to be located at least one thousand feet (1,000') from the median high tide/tide line. Existing oyster farms would be exempt and this restriction would expire on July 1, 2025.
Title
Aquaculture
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-15 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2023-03-10 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/15/2023) |
| 2023-02-16 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/SenateText23/S0198.pdf |
