RI S2425 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-12 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 30 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-12 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS - Authorizes and empower the department of transportation to plant pollinator friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants within limits of a roadway, including state highways.
Title
Authorizes and empower the department of transportation to plant pollinator friendly native species of trees, shrubs, grasses and plants within limits of a roadway, including state highways.
Sponsors
| Sen. Lammis Vargas [D] | Sen. Lori Urso [D] | Sen. Alana DiMario [D] | Sen. Samuel Bell [D] |
| Sen. Bridget Valverde [D] | Sen. Robert Britto [D] | Sen. Melissa Murray [D] | Sen. Brian Thompson [D] |
Roll Calls
2026-03-12 - Senate - Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study (Y: 7 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026) |
| 2026-01-30 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
