Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7072: AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- AGRICULTURAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

In committee Last action January 22, 2026: 01/22/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7072 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- AGRICULTURAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), David Place (Republican), Tina Spears (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): 01/22/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic); Tom Noret (Democratic); Michelle McGaw (Democratic); Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic); and 6 more.