Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5705: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5705 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): 04/08/2025 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.
Provides that the legislature would be the body that negotiates on behalf of the state for all activities occurring in, on and over state submerged land extending beyond twenty-five (25) acres.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections