Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5341: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- REGULATION OF BOATS -- FRESHWATER LAKE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5341 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- REGULATION OF BOATS -- FRESHWATER LAKE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): 02/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Alex Marszalkowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/27/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources