Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7992: JOINT RESOLUTION URGING THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO STUDY AND REGULATE THE IMPACT OF WAKE BOATS ON RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC WATERWAYS

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HR 7992 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION URGING THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO STUDY AND REGULATE THE IMPACT OF WAKE BOATS ON RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC WATERWAYS. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), David Place (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jay Edwards (Democratic); David Bennett (Democratic); Tom Noret (Democratic); Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); and 6 more.